1 Chronicles 20:6–8
And yet again there was war at Gath, where was a man of great stature, whose fingers and toes were four and twenty, six on each hand, and six on each foot: and he also was the son of the giant.
And yet againe *there was warre at Gath, where was a man †of great stature, whose fingers and toes were foure and twentie, sixe on each hand, and sixe on each foot. And he also was †the sonne of the giant.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHebr. a man of measure.
- †Hebrew wordingHebr. borne to the giant Or, Rapha.
- *Cross-reference2.Sam. 21.20.
But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David’s brother slew him.
But when he ‖defied Israel, Ionathan the sonne of †Shimea Dauids brother, slew him.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, reproched.
- †Translator clarificationCalled Shammah, 1.Sam. 16.9.
These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.
These were borne vnto the Giant in Gath, and they fell by the hand of Dauid, and by the hand of his seruants.
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From verse 6
- 2 Samuel 21:20Rank 1 from verse 6
20And there was yet a battle in Gath, where was a man of great stature, that had on every hand six fingers, and on every foot six toes, four and twenty in number; and he also was born to the giant.
20And there was yet a battell in Gath, where was a man of great stature, that had on euery hand sixe fingers, and on euery foote sixe toes, foure and twenty in number, and he also was borne to ‖the Gyant.
From verse 7
- 1 Chronicles 2:13Rank 1 from verse 7
- 1 Samuel 16:9Rank 2 from verse 7
- 1 Samuel 17:10Rank 3 from verse 7
- 1 Samuel 17:26Rank 4 from verse 7
26And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?
26And Dauid spake to the men that stood by him, saying; What shall bee done to the man that killeth this Philistine; and taketh away the reproch from Israel? for who is this vncircumcised Philistine, that he should defie the armies of the liuing God?
- 1 Samuel 17:36Rank 5 from verse 7
36Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God.
36Thy seruant slew both the Lyon and the Beare: and this vncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the liuing God.
- Isaiah 37:23Rank 6 from verse 7
23Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? even against the Holy One of Israel.
23Whom hast thou reproched and blasphemed? and against whome hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted vp thine eyes on high? euen against the Holy One of Israel.
From verse 8
- Romans 8:31Rank 1 from verse 8
- Ecclesiastes 9:11Rank 2 from verse 8
11¶ I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
11¶ I returned, and saw vnder the Sunne, That the race is not to the swift, nor the battell to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of vnderstanding, nor yet fauour to men of skil; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
- Jeremiah 9:23Rank 3 from verse 8
23¶ Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:
23¶ *Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches.
- Joshua 14:12Rank 4 from verse 8
12Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the Lord spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the Lord will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the Lord said.
12Now therefore giue mee this mountaine, whereof the LORD spake in that day, (for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great and fenced) if so be the LORD will be with me, then I shall bee able to driue them out, as the LORD said.
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1 Chronicles 20:6
1. Up to or at the present or stated time; still. 2. At some future time. 3. Nevertheless; however. 4. In addition; further.
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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.
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Sense 1: Armed conflict. Sense 2: As a verb, to fight or contend.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Sense 1: The natural height or size of a person or body. Sense 2: Maturity or standing.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828
The small members forming the front extremities of the feet.
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The number equal to two tens, following nineteen and preceding twenty-one.
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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.
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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.
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Sense 1: The lower extremity used for standing or walking. Sense 2: A measure, base, or lowest part. Sense 3: As a verb, to tread or walk.
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1. A male child or descendant. 2. One belonging to, related to, or characterized by the person, people, place, condition, or quality named.
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A man of extraordinary bulk and stature.
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1 Chronicles 20:7
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
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Past-tense or past-participial form of defy (to dare; to provoke to combat or strife, by appealing to the courage of another; to invite one to contest; to challenge).
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The name given to Jacob and, by extension, his descendants, their nation, or the people so called.
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1. A male child or descendant. 2. One belonging to, related to, or characterized by the person, people, place, condition, or quality named.
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Sense 1: A male sibling; a near kinsman. Sense 2: A fellow member of a people or faith.
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Killed, put to death, slaughtered, or struck down.
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1 Chronicles 20:8
A man of extraordinary bulk and stature.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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1. Came or went down; dropped, bowed, lay flat, collapsed, or lost an upright or raised place. 2. Was slain, died, was overthrown, or came under another's hand or power. 3. Came upon, seized, or affected someone or something, or entered a stated condition such as sickness, sleep, fear, lusting, or a trance. 4. Attacked or set upon. 5. Happened or came to pass. 6. Joined, yielded, went over, or departed from a person, side, office, or former standing. 7. Was assigned or determined by lot or portion. 8. As the present verb fell, to cut or bring down a tree or other standing thing.
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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.
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Persons who serve, labour for, obey, or attend another.
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20:4¶ And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the Philistines; at which time Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Sippai, that was of the children of the giant: and they were subdued.
20:4¶ And it came to passe after this, *that there ‖arose warre at ‖Gezer with the Philistines, at which time Sibbechai the Hushathite, slew Sippai, that was of the children of ‖the giant: and they were subdued.
20:5And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear staff was like a weaver’s beam.
20:5And there was warre againe with the Philistines, and Elhanan the sonne of †Iair, slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spearestaffe was like a weauers beame.
20:6And yet again there was war at Gath, where was a man of great stature, whose fingers and toes were four and twenty, six on each hand, and six on each foot: and he also was the son of the giant.
20:6And yet againe *there was warre at Gath, where was a man †of great stature, whose fingers and toes were foure and twentie, sixe on each hand, and sixe on each foot. And he also was †the sonne of the giant.
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20:7But when he ‖defied Israel, Ionathan the sonne of †Shimea Dauids brother, slew him.
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20:8These were borne vnto the Giant in Gath, and they fell by the hand of Dauid, and by the hand of his seruants.
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