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And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou art but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth.
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Verse 33 is found in chapter 17 of 1 Samuel. Saul hears David and offers him his armor, but David chooses not to use it because he is not accustomed to it. He recalls defending his father’s sheep from the lion and the bear and attributes those experiences to the Lord. The scene connects his pastoral experience with his present confidence. David does not present himself as unprepared, but as someone whose preparation has been interpreted through dependence on God. Refusing Saul’s armor also anticipates the contrast between their forms of leadership.
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Compare 1 Samuel 17:33 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 Saul aber sprach zu David: Du kannst nicht hingehen wider diesen Philister, mit ihm zu streiten; denn du bist ein Knabe, dieser aber ist ein Kriegsmann von seiner Jugend auf.
Español · RVR1909 Y dijo Saúl a David: No podrás tú ir contra aquel Filisteo, para pelear con él; porque tú eres mozo, y él un hombre de guerra desde su juventud.
Español · NTBT Saúl le respondió a David: «No puedes ir a luchar contra ese filisteo. Tú eres un muchacho, y él ha sido hombre de guerra desde su juventud».
Français · LSG Saül dit à David: Tu ne peux pas aller te battre avec ce Philistin, car tu es un enfant, et il est un homme de guerre dès sa jeunesse.
Italiano · DIO1885 E Saulle disse a Davide: Tu non potresti andare contro a questo Filisteo, per combattere contro a lui; perciocchè tu sei un fanciullo, ed egli è uomo di guerra fin dalla sua gioventù.
Português · ARC Porém Saul disse a Davi: Contra este filisteu não poderás ir para pelejar com ele; pois tu ainda és moço, e ele homem de guerra desde a sua mocidade.
中文 · RCUV 掃羅 對 大衛 說：「你不能去與那 非利士 人決鬥，因為你年紀太輕，他從小就是戰士。」
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