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1 Samuel 14:39–40

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For, as the Lord liveth, which saveth Israel, though it be in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die. But there was not a man among all the people that answered him.
Then said he unto all Israel, Be ye on one side, and I and Jonathan my son will be on the other side. And the people said unto Saul, Do what seemeth good unto thee.
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From verse 39

  1. 1 Samuel 14:44Rank 1 from verse 39
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    44And Saul answered, God do so and more also: for thou shalt surely die, Jonathan.

  2. 2 Samuel 12:5Rank 2 from verse 39
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    5And David’s anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As the Lord liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely die:

  3. 1 Samuel 14:24Rank 3 from verse 39
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    24¶ And the men of Israel were distressed that day: for Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food until evening, that I may be avenged on mine enemies. So none of the people tasted any food.

  4. 1 Samuel 19:6Rank 4 from verse 39
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    6And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul sware, As the Lord liveth, he shall not be slain.

  5. 1 Samuel 20:31Rank 5 from verse 39
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    31For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. Wherefore now send and fetch him unto me, for he shall surely die.

From verse 40

  1. 1 Samuel 14:36Rank 1 from verse 40
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    36¶ And Saul said, Let us go down after the Philistines by night, and spoil them until the morning light, and let us not leave a man of them. And they said, Do whatsoever seemeth good unto thee. Then said the priest, Let us draw near hither unto God.

  2. 1 Samuel 14:7Rank 2 from verse 40
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    7And his armourbearer said unto him, Do all that is in thine heart: turn thee; behold, I am with thee according to thy heart.

  3. 2 Samuel 15:15Rank 3 from verse 40
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    15And the king’s servants said unto the king, Behold, thy servants are ready to do whatsoever my lord the king shall appoint.

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1 Samuel 14:39

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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saveth

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Third-person singular present form of save (to rescue, preserve, deliver, or keep from loss or danger).

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Israel

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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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in

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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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son

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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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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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but

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

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answered

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of answer, meaning to reply, respond, or give account.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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1 Samuel 14:40

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Israel

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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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ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

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on

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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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side

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Sense 1: A lateral part, edge, or surface. Sense 2: A party or position in a dispute.

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son

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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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people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

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seemeth

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Third-person singular present form of seem, meaning to appear, be regarded, or be fitting.

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good

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Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.

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38And Saul said, Draw ye near hither, all the chief of the people: and know and see wherein this sin hath been this day.

39For, as the Lord liveth, which saveth Israel, though it be in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die. But there was not a man among all the people that answered him.

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40Then said he unto all Israel, Be ye on one side, and I and Jonathan my son will be on the other side. And the people said unto Saul, Do what seemeth good unto thee.

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41Therefore Saul said unto the Lord God of Israel, Give a perfect lot. And Saul and Jonathan were taken: but the people escaped.

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