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1 Chronicles 28:3
but God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for my name because you are a man of war and have shed blood.’
But God said to me, You shall not build a house for my name, because you are a man of war, and have shed blood.
But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood.
But God said to me, ‘You may not build a house for my name, for you are a man of war and have shed blood.'
But God said to me, ‘You must not build a temple for worshiping me, because you are a soldier and have killed many people.'
But God said to me, ‘You must not build a temple to honor me, for you are a warrior and have spilled blood.'
"But God said to me, 'You shall not build a house for My Name (Presence), because you are a man of war and have shed blood.'
"But God said to me, 'You shall not build a house for My name, because you are a man of war and have shed blood.'
But God said to me, You shall not build a house for my name, because you are a man of war, and have shed blood.
But God sayde vnto me, Thou shalt not buylde an house for my Name, because thou hast bene a man of warre, and hast shed blood.
But God said to me, ‘You shall not build a house for My name because you are a man of war and have shed blood.'
but God said to me, 'You are not to build a house for My Name, because you are a man of war who has spilled blood.'
but the Lord has refused to let me build it, because he said I have killed too many people in battle.
But God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for my name, because you are a man of war, you have shed blood.'
But God said to me, Thou shalt not build a house unto my name, for thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
But God said to me, ‘No David, you must not build a house for my name. You must not do that because you are a soldier, and you have killed many men.'
But the LORD said to me, You shall not build a house for my name because you are a man of war and have shed much blood.
but he has forbidden me to do it, because I am a soldier and have shed too much blood.
But God said to me, ‘You may not build a house for my name because you are a man of war, and you have shed blood.'
But God said to me, You shall not build a house to My name, for you are a man of battles, and you have shed blood.
But God sayde vnto me: Thou shalt not buylde an house vnto my name, for thou art a man of warre, and hast shed bloude.
But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build a house for my name, because thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
But God said to me, You are not to be the builder of a house for my name, because you are a man of war and have taken life;
But God saide vnto me: thou shalt not builde an house for my name, because thou hast ben a man of warre, and hast shed blood.
But God said unto me: Thou shalt not build a house for My name, because thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
But God said vnto me, Thou shalt not builde an house for my Name, because thou hast been a man of warre, and hast shed blood.
but God said, Thou shalt not build me a house to call my name upon it, for thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
But God seide to me, Thou schalt not bilde an hows to my name, for thou art a man werriour, and hast sched blood.
But God said to me, You shall not build a house for my name, because you are a man of war, and have shed blood.
But God said to me, Thou shalt not build a house for my name, because thou [hast been] a man of war, and hast shed blood.
But God said to me, "You shall not build a house for My name, because you have been a man of war and have shed blood.'
but God said to me, ‘You must not build a Temple to honor my name, for you are a warrior and have shed much blood.'
But God said to me, ‘You must not build a house for My name, because you are a man of war and blood.'
But God said to me, ‘You shall not build a house for my name, for you are a warrior and have shed blood.'
But, God, said to me, Thou shalt not build a house for my Name, - for, a man of war, thou art, and, blood, hast thou shed.
And God said to me: Thou shalt not build a house to my name: because thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
But God said to me, 'You may not build a house for my name, for you are a warrior and have shed blood.'
and God hath said to me, Thou dost not build a house to My name, for a man of wars thou [art], and blood thou hast shed.
and God has said to me, You do not build a house for My Name, for you [are] a man of wars, and you have shed blood.
"But God said to me, 'You shall not build a house for My name because you are a man of war and have shed blood.'
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Christian Standard Bible®
but God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for my name because you are a man of war and have shed blood.’
but God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for my name because you are a man of war and have shed blood.’
Hebrew Names Version
But God said to me, You shall not build a house for my name, because you are a man of war, and have shed blood.
But God said to me, You shall not build a house for my name, because you are a man of war, and have shed blood.
King James Version
But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood.
But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood.
English Standard Version
But God said to me, ‘You may not build a house for my name, for you are a man of war and have shed blood.'
But God said to me, ‘You may not build a house for my name, for you are a man of war and have shed blood.'
New Century Version
But God said to me, ‘You must not build a temple for worshiping me, because you are a soldier and have killed many people.'
But God said to me, ‘You must not build a temple for worshiping me, because you are a soldier and have killed many people.'
New English Translation
But God said to me, ‘You must not build a temple to honor me, for you are a warrior and have spilled blood.'
But God said to me, ‘You must not build a temple to honor me, for you are a warrior and have spilled blood.'
Amplified Bible
"But God said to me, 'You shall not build a house for My Name (Presence), because you are a man of war and have shed blood.'
"But God said to me, 'You shall not build a house for My Name (Presence), because you are a man of war and have shed blood.'
New American Standard Bible
"But God said to me, 'You shall not build a house for My name, because you are a man of war and have shed blood.'
"But God said to me, 'You shall not build a house for My name, because you are a man of war and have shed blood.'
World English Bible
But God said to me, You shall not build a house for my name, because you are a man of war, and have shed blood.
But God said to me, You shall not build a house for my name, because you are a man of war, and have shed blood.
Geneva Bible (1587)
But God sayde vnto me, Thou shalt not buylde an house for my Name, because thou hast bene a man of warre, and hast shed blood.
But God sayde vnto me, Thou shalt not buylde an house for my Name, because thou hast bene a man of warre, and hast shed blood.
Legacy Standard Bible
But God said to me, ‘You shall not build a house for My name because you are a man of war and have shed blood.'
But God said to me, ‘You shall not build a house for My name because you are a man of war and have shed blood.'
Berean Standard Bible
but God said to me, 'You are not to build a house for My Name, because you are a man of war who has spilled blood.'
but God said to me, 'You are not to build a house for My Name, because you are a man of war who has spilled blood.'
Contemporary English Version
but the Lord has refused to let me build it, because he said I have killed too many people in battle.
but the Lord has refused to let me build it, because he said I have killed too many people in battle.
Complete Jewish Bible
But God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for my name, because you are a man of war, you have shed blood.'
But God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for my name, because you are a man of war, you have shed blood.'
Darby Translation
But God said to me, Thou shalt not build a house unto my name, for thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
But God said to me, Thou shalt not build a house unto my name, for thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
Easy-to-Read Version
But God said to me, ‘No David, you must not build a house for my name. You must not do that because you are a soldier, and you have killed many men.'
But God said to me, ‘No David, you must not build a house for my name. You must not do that because you are a soldier, and you have killed many men.'
George Lamsa Translation
But the LORD said to me, You shall not build a house for my name because you are a man of war and have shed much blood.
But the LORD said to me, You shall not build a house for my name because you are a man of war and have shed much blood.
Good News Translation
but he has forbidden me to do it, because I am a soldier and have shed too much blood.
but he has forbidden me to do it, because I am a soldier and have shed too much blood.
Lexham English Bible
But God said to me, ‘You may not build a house for my name because you are a man of war, and you have shed blood.'
But God said to me, ‘You may not build a house for my name because you are a man of war, and you have shed blood.'
Literal Translation
But God said to me, You shall not build a house to My name, for you are a man of battles, and you have shed blood.
But God said to me, You shall not build a house to My name, for you are a man of battles, and you have shed blood.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But God sayde vnto me: Thou shalt not buylde an house vnto my name, for thou art a man of warre, and hast shed bloude.
But God sayde vnto me: Thou shalt not buylde an house vnto my name, for thou art a man of warre, and hast shed bloude.
American Standard Version
But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build a house for my name, because thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build a house for my name, because thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
Bible in Basic English
But God said to me, You are not to be the builder of a house for my name, because you are a man of war and have taken life;
But God said to me, You are not to be the builder of a house for my name, because you are a man of war and have taken life;
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But God saide vnto me: thou shalt not builde an house for my name, because thou hast ben a man of warre, and hast shed blood.
But God saide vnto me: thou shalt not builde an house for my name, because thou hast ben a man of warre, and hast shed blood.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
But God said unto me: Thou shalt not build a house for My name, because thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
But God said unto me: Thou shalt not build a house for My name, because thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
King James Version (1611)
But God said vnto me, Thou shalt not builde an house for my Name, because thou hast been a man of warre, and hast shed blood.
But God said vnto me, Thou shalt not builde an house for my Name, because thou hast been a man of warre, and hast shed blood.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
but God said, Thou shalt not build me a house to call my name upon it, for thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
but God said, Thou shalt not build me a house to call my name upon it, for thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
English Revised Version
But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
But God seide to me, Thou schalt not bilde an hows to my name, for thou art a man werriour, and hast sched blood.
But God seide to me, Thou schalt not bilde an hows to my name, for thou art a man werriour, and hast sched blood.
Update Bible Version
But God said to me, You shall not build a house for my name, because you are a man of war, and have shed blood.
But God said to me, You shall not build a house for my name, because you are a man of war, and have shed blood.
Webster's Bible Translation
But God said to me, Thou shalt not build a house for my name, because thou [hast been] a man of war, and hast shed blood.
But God said to me, Thou shalt not build a house for my name, because thou [hast been] a man of war, and hast shed blood.
New King James Version
But God said to me, "You shall not build a house for My name, because you have been a man of war and have shed blood.'
But God said to me, "You shall not build a house for My name, because you have been a man of war and have shed blood.'
New Living Translation
but God said to me, ‘You must not build a Temple to honor my name, for you are a warrior and have shed much blood.'
but God said to me, ‘You must not build a Temple to honor my name, for you are a warrior and have shed much blood.'
New Life Bible
But God said to me, ‘You must not build a house for My name, because you are a man of war and blood.'
But God said to me, ‘You must not build a house for My name, because you are a man of war and blood.'
New Revised Standard
But God said to me, ‘You shall not build a house for my name, for you are a warrior and have shed blood.'
But God said to me, ‘You shall not build a house for my name, for you are a warrior and have shed blood.'
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But, God, said to me, Thou shalt not build a house for my Name, - for, a man of war, thou art, and, blood, hast thou shed.
But, God, said to me, Thou shalt not build a house for my Name, - for, a man of war, thou art, and, blood, hast thou shed.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And God said to me: Thou shalt not build a house to my name: because thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
And God said to me: Thou shalt not build a house to my name: because thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
Revised Standard Version
But God said to me, 'You may not build a house for my name, for you are a warrior and have shed blood.'
But God said to me, 'You may not build a house for my name, for you are a warrior and have shed blood.'
Young's Literal Translation
and God hath said to me, Thou dost not build a house to My name, for a man of wars thou [art], and blood thou hast shed.
and God hath said to me, Thou dost not build a house to My name, for a man of wars thou [art], and blood thou hast shed.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"But God said to me, 'You shall not build a house for My name because you are a man of war and have shed blood.'
"But God said to me, 'You shall not build a house for My name because you are a man of war and have shed blood.'
Contextual Overview
1David assembled all the leaders of Israel in Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and the commanders of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials, the fighting men, and all the best soldiers. 1 David assembled all the princes of Yisra'el, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies who served the king by course, and the captains of thousands, and the captains of hundreds, and the rulers over all the substance and possessions of the king and of his sons, with the officers, and the mighty men, even all the mighty men of valor, to Yerushalayim. 1 And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with the officers, and with the mighty men, and with all the valiant men, unto Jerusalem. 1 David assembled at Jerusalem all the officials of Israel, the officials of the tribes, the officers of the divisions that served the king, the commanders of thousands, the commanders of hundreds, the stewards of all the property and livestock of the king and his sons, together with the palace officials, the mighty men and all the seasoned warriors. 1 David commanded all the leaders of Israel to come to Jerusalem. There were the leaders of the tribes, commanders of the divisions serving the king, commanders of a thousand men and of a hundred men, leaders who took care of the property and animals that belonged to the king and his sons, men over the palace, the powerful men, and all the brave warriors. 1 David assembled in Jerusalem all the officials of Israel, including the commanders of the tribes, the commanders of the army divisions that served the king, the commanders of units of a thousand and a hundred, the officials who were in charge of all the property and livestock of the king and his sons, the eunuchs, and the warriors, including the most skilled of them. 1David assembled at Jerusalem all the leaders (officials) of Israel, the leaders of the tribes, and the commanders of the divisions that served the king, and the commanders of thousands, and the commanders of hundreds, and the overseers of all the property and livestock of the king and his sons, with the palace officers and the mighty men, and all the brave warriors. 1 Now David assembled at Jerusalem all the officials of Israel, the leaders of the tribes, and the commanders of the divisions that served the king, the commanders of thousands, and the commanders of hundreds, and the overseers of all the property and livestock belonging to the king and his sons, with the officials and the mighty men, all the valiant warriors. 1 David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies who served the king by course, and the captains of thousands, and the captains of hundreds, and the rulers over all the substance and possessions of the king and of his sons, with the officers, and the mighty men, even all the mighty men of valor, to Jerusalem. 1 Nowe Dauid assembled all the princes of Israel: the princes of the tribes, and the captaines of the bandes that serued the King, and the captaines of thousands and the captaines of hundreths, and the rulers of all the substance & possession of the King, and of his sonnes, with the eunuches, and the mightie, and all the men of power, vnto Ierusalem.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Thou shalt: 1 Chronicles 17:4, 1 Chronicles 22:8, 2 Samuel 7:5-13, 1 Kings 5:3, 2 Chronicles 6:8, 2 Chronicles 6:9
blood: Heb. bloods
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 3:2 - was no Psalms 119:42 - for I trust Mark 14:8 - hath done Acts 7:46 - and desired
Cross-References
Genesis 1:28
God blessed them. God said to them, "Be fruitful, multiply, fill the eretz, and subdue it. Have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the sky, and over every living thing that moves on the eretz."
God blessed them. God said to them, "Be fruitful, multiply, fill the eretz, and subdue it. Have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the sky, and over every living thing that moves on the eretz."
Genesis 1:28
And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.
And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.
Genesis 1:28
And God blessed them, and God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it, and rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of heaven, and over every animal that moves upon the earth."
And God blessed them, and God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it, and rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of heaven, and over every animal that moves upon the earth."
Genesis 1:28
God blessed them and said, "Have many children and grow in number. Fill the earth and be its master. Rule over the fish in the sea and over the birds in the sky and over every living thing that moves on the earth."
God blessed them and said, "Have many children and grow in number. Fill the earth and be its master. Rule over the fish in the sea and over the birds in the sky and over every living thing that moves on the earth."
Genesis 1:28
God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply! Fill the earth and subdue it! Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that moves on the ground."
God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply! Fill the earth and subdue it! Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that moves on the ground."
Genesis 1:28
And God blessed them [granting them certain authority] and said to them, "Be fruitful, multiply, and fill the earth, and subjugate it [putting it under your power]; and rule over (dominate) the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and every living thing that moves upon the earth."
And God blessed them [granting them certain authority] and said to them, "Be fruitful, multiply, and fill the earth, and subjugate it [putting it under your power]; and rule over (dominate) the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and every living thing that moves upon the earth."
Genesis 1:28
God blessed them; and God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over every living thing that moves on the earth."
God blessed them; and God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over every living thing that moves on the earth."
Genesis 1:28
And God blessed them, and God said to them, Bring forth fruite and multiplie, and fill the earth, and subdue it, and rule ouer the fish of the sea, and ouer the foule of the heauen, & ouer euery beast that moueth vpon the earth.
And God blessed them, and God said to them, Bring forth fruite and multiplie, and fill the earth, and subdue it, and rule ouer the fish of the sea, and ouer the foule of the heauen, & ouer euery beast that moueth vpon the earth.
Genesis 1:28
God blessed them, and God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over every living thing that creeps on the earth."
God blessed them, and God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over every living thing that creeps on the earth."
Genesis 1:28
God gave them his blessing and said: Have a lot of children! Fill the earth with people and bring it under your control. Rule over the fish in the ocean, the birds in the sky, and every animal on the earth.
God gave them his blessing and said: Have a lot of children! Fill the earth with people and bring it under your control. Rule over the fish in the ocean, the birds in the sky, and every animal on the earth.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But God said unto me, thou shalt not build an house for my name,.... This he said by Nathan the prophet, 2 Samuel 7:5
because thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood: see
1 Chronicles 22:8.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Chronicles 28:3. Thou shalt not build a house — See 2 Samuel 7:6; 2 Samuel 7:13, and the observations at the end of that chapter.
