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And he said, Peaceably: I am come to sacrifice unto the LORD: sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. And he sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice.
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Verse 5 is found in chapter 16 of 1 Samuel. God sends Samuel to Bethlehem to anoint one of Jesse’s sons. Samuel fears Saul’s reaction but receives instructions to proceed through a sacrifice. When observing Jesse’s sons, Samuel initially considers Eliab because of his appearance, but God establishes the principle governing the choice: the Lord looks at the heart. This statement redefines the concept of royal selection. Physical appearance, which had characterized Saul’s introduction, is not the ultimate criterion for leadership chosen by God.
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Compare 1 Samuel 16:5 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.
Deutsch · L1912 Er sprach: Ja, ich bin gekommen, dem HERRN zu opfern; heiligt euch und kommt zu mir zum Opfer. Und er heiligte Isai und seine Söhne und lud sie zum Opfer.
Español · RVR1909 Y él respondió: Sí, vengo a sacrificar a Jehová; santificaos, y venid conmigo al sacrificio. Y santificando él a Isaí y a sus hijos, llamolos al sacrificio.
Español · NTBT Él respondió: «Sí, en paz. He venido a ofrecer un sacrificio a Jehová. Conságrense y vengan conmigo al sacrificio». Luego consagró a Isaí y a sus hijos y los invitó al sacrificio.
Français · LSG Il répondit: Oui; je viens pour offrir un sacrifice à l'Eternel. Sanctifiez-vous, et venez avec moi au sacrifice. Il fit aussi sanctifier Isaï et ses fils, et il les invita au sacrifice.
Italiano · DIO1885 Ed egli disse: Sì, ella è per bene. Io son venuto per sacrificare al Signore: santificatevi, e venite meco al sacrificio. Fece ancora santificare Isai, e i suoi figliuoli, e li invitò al convito del sacrificio
Português · ARC E disse ele: É de paz, vim sacrificar ao SENHOR; santificai-vos, e vinde comigo ao sacrifício. E santificou ele a Jessé e a seus filhos, e os convidou ao sacrifício.
中文 · RCUV 他說：「為平安來的，我來是要向耶和華獻祭。你們要使自己分別為聖，來跟我一同獻祭。」 撒母耳 把 耶西 和他眾兒子分別為聖，請他們來一同獻祭。
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