And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.
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Verse 9 is found in chapter 4 of 1 Chronicles. Jabez receives exceptional attention within a genealogy. His name is associated with pain, but his prayer asks God for blessing, expanded territory, protective presence, and preservation from harm. The text highlights that even within a genealogical list, personal relationship with God can become an expression of trust and dependence.
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Compare 1 Chronicles 4:9 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Jaebez aber war herrlicher denn seine Brüder; und seine Mutter hieß ihn Jaebez, denn sie sprach: Ich habe ihn mit Kummer geboren.
Y Jabes fue más ilustre que sus hermanos, al cual su madre llamó Jabes, diciendo: Por cuanto le parí en dolor.
Jaebets était plus considéré que ses frères; sa mère lui donna le nom de Jaebets, en disant: C'est parce que je l'ai enfanté avec douleur.
E Iabes fu il più onorato de’ suoi fratelli; or sua madre gli pose nome Iabes, perciocchè disse: Io l’ho partorito con dolore.
E foi Jabez mais ilustre do que seus irmãos; e sua mãe deu-lhe o nome de Jabez, dizendo: Porquanto com dores o dei à luz.
雅比斯 比他眾兄弟更尊貴,他母親給他起名叫 雅比斯 ,意思說:「我生他甚是痛苦。」
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