1 CHRONICLES 16:19

KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

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“When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it.”

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1 Chronicles 16:19 Translation & Meaning

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When ye were בִּהְיֽוֹתְכֶם֙ To exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary) When ye were
but few, מִסְפָּ֔ר A number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration few
even a few, כִּמְעַ֖ט A little or few (often adverbial or comparative) even few
and strangers וְגָרִ֥ים Properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e., sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place); also to gather for hostility (as afraid) strangers
in it. וְגָרִ֥ים Properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e., sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place); also to gather for hostility (as afraid) in it

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  • 17  And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,

  • 18  Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance;

  • 19  When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it.

  • 20  And when they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people;

  • 21  He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes,




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