KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)
TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT
To get what 1 Samuel 14:42 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity.
“And Saul said, Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son. And Jonathan was taken.”
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| KJV Verse | Original Hebrew | Meaning/ Definition This is a simplified translation of the original Hebrew word. Follow the buttons on the right to get more detail. | More Use the buttons below to get details on the Hebrew word and view related Bible verses that use the same root word. |
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| “And Saul” | שָׁא֔וּל | Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites | Saul |
| “said,” | וַיֹּ֣אמֶר | To say (used with great latitude) | said |
| “Cast” | הַפִּ֕ילוּ | To fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative) | Cast |
| “lots” | (No Hebrew definition. English implied.) | ||
| “between” | בֵּינִ֕י | Between (repeated before each noun, often with other particles); also as a conjunction, either...or | between |
| “me and Jonathan” | יֽוֹנָתָ֣ן | Jonathan, the name of ten Israelites | Jonathan |
| “my son.” | בְּנִ֑י | A son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.) | son |
| “And Jonathan” | יֽוֹנָתָֽן׃ | Jonathan, the name of ten Israelites | Jonathan |
| “was taken.” | וַיִּלָּכֵ֖ד | To catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere | taken |
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40 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.
41 Therefore Saul said unto the Lord God of Israel, Give a perfect lot. And Saul and Jonathan were taken: but the people escaped.
42 And Saul said, Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son. And Jonathan was taken.
43 Then Saul said to Jonathan, Tell me what thou hast done. And Jonathan told him, and said, I did but taste a little honey with the end of the rod that was in mine hand, and, lo, I must die.
44 And Saul answered, God do so and more also: for thou shalt surely die, Jonathan.
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