1 Samuel 2:25 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the Lord, who shall intreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the Lord would slay them.”

1 Samuel 2:25 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

1 Samuel 2:25 in 6 Bible Translations

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1 Samuel 2:25 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“If one man sins against another, God will judge him; but if a man sins against Yahweh, who will intercede for him?” Notwithstanding, they didn’t listen to the voice of their father, because Yahweh intended to kill them.”

1 Samuel 2:25 — World English Bible

1 Samuel 2:25 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“If one man sin against another, God shall judge him; but if a man sin against Jehovah, who shall entreat for him? Notwithstanding, they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because Jehovah was minded to slay them. ”

1 Samuel 2:25 — American Standard Version

1 Samuel 2:25 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“If a man sin against a man, then hath God judged him; but if against Jehovah a man sin, who doth pray for him?' and they hearken not to the voice of their father, though Jehovah hath delighted to put them to death.”

1 Samuel 2:25 — Young's Literal Translation

1 Samuel 2:25 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“If one man sin against another,God will judge him; but if a man sin against Jehovah, who shall intreat for him? But they hearkened not to the voice of their father, for Jehovah was minded to slay them. ”

1 Samuel 2:25 — Darby Translation

1 Samuel 2:25 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“If one man sinne against another, the Iudge shall iudge it: but if a man sinne against the Lord, who will pleade for him? Notwithstanding they obeyed not the voyce of their father, because the Lord would slay them.”

1 Samuel 2:25 — Geneva Bible

1 Samuel 2:25 in Context — 1 Samuel 2

23 And he said unto them, Why do ye such things? for I hear of your evil dealings by all this people.

24 Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make the Lord’s people to transgress.

25 If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the Lord, who shall intreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the Lord would slay them.

26 And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the Lord, and also with men.

27 And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Did I plainly appear unto the house of thy father, when they were in Egypt in Pharaoh’s house?

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What Does 1 Samuel 2:25 Mean?

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