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1 Samuel 15:23. King James Version. 23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, he hath also rejected thee from being king. Read full chapter.
New International Version. For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, he has rejected you as king.”. New Living Translation. Rebellion is as sinful as witchcraft, and stubbornness as bad as worshiping idols.
Matthew Poole's Commentary. Rebellion, i.e. disobedience to God’s express precept, which was Saul’s case. Is as the sin of witchcraft; is, though not so great, yet as inexcusable and impudent a sin as witchcraft; as plainly condemned, and as certainly destructive and damnable.
For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as idolatry and teraphim. Because thou hast rejected the word of Jehovah, he hath also rejected thee from being king. Berean Study Bible. For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry.
23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king. 24 And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.
For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, And stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, He hath also rejected thee from being king. And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.
For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, And stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, He hath also rejected thee from being king. And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.
For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, he hath also rejected thee from being king. CSB. For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and defiance is like wickedness and idolatry.
NLT Rebellion is as sinful as witchcraft, and stubbornness as bad as worshiping idols. So because you have rejected the command of the Lord, he has rejected you as king.' KJV For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry.
Jun 25, 2021 · What KJV translates as witchcraft (חַטַּאת־קֶ֙סֶם֙) is actually the sin of divination, that while divination is in the realm of sorcery, the text specifically refers to the sin of divination. Then, the correct translation in KJV would remain: "For rebellion is as a sin of divination, and presumption is as idolatry and iniquity."
