When the Egyptians see you, they will say, “This is his wife.” They will kill me but let you live.
Genesis 34:30 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Then Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, ‘You have brought trouble on me, making me odious to the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites and the Perizzites. We are few in number; if they unite against me and attack me, I and my household will be destroyed.’ Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, Ye have troubled me to make me to stink among the inhabitants of the land, among the Canaanites and the Perizzites: and I being few in number, they shall gather themselves together against me, and slay me; and I shall be destroyed, I and my house. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, You have ruined me, making me infamous and embroiling me with the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites and the Perizzites! And we are few in number, and they will gather together against me and attack me; and I shall be destroyed, I and my household. American Standard Version (1901) And Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, Ye have troubled me, to make me odious to the inhabitants of the land, among the Canaanites and the Perizzites: and, I being few in number, they will gather themselves together against me and smite me; and I shall be destroyed, I and my house. Common English Bible Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, “You’ve put me in danger by making me offensive to those who live here in the land, to the Canaanites and the Perizzites. I have only a few men. They may join forces, attack me, and destroy me, me and my household.” Catholic Public Domain Version When they had boldly completed these acts, Jacob said to Simeon and Levi: "You have troubled me, and you have made me hateful to the Canaanites and the Perizzites, the inhabitants of this land. We are few. They, gathering themselves together, may strike me down, and then both I and my house will be wiped away." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And when they had boldly perpetrated these things, Jacob said to Simeon and Levi: You have troubled me, and made me hateful to the Chanaanites and Pherezites, the inhabitants of this land. We are few: they will gather themselves together and kill me; and both I, and my house, shall be destroyed. |
When the Egyptians see you, they will say, “This is his wife.” They will kill me but let you live.
I will make you into a great nation, I will bless you, I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.
Abram passed through the land to the site of Shechem, at the oak of Moreh. (At that time the Canaanites were in the land.)
and there was quarrelling between the herdsmen of Abram’s livestock and the herdsmen of Lot’s livestock. (At that time the Canaanites and the Perizzites were living in the land.)
When Shechem #– #son of Hamor the Hivite, who was the region’s chieftain #– #saw her, he took her and raped her.
They captured all their possessions, dependents, and wives and plundered everything in the houses.
The total number of persons belonging to Jacob #– #his direct descendants, not including the wives of Jacob’s sons #– #who came to Egypt: sixty-six.
And Joseph’s sons who were born to him in Egypt: two persons. All those of Jacob’s household who came to Egypt: seventy persons.
When the Ammonites realised they had become repulsive to David, they hired twenty thousand foot soldiers from the Arameans of Beth-rehob and Zobah, one thousand men from the king of Maacah, and twelve thousand men from Tob.
Ahithophel replied to Absalom, ‘Sleep with your father’s concubines whom he left to take care of the palace. When all Israel hears that you have become repulsive to your father, everyone with you will be encouraged.’
Rezon was Israel’s enemy throughout Solomon’s reign, adding to the trouble Hadad had caused. He reigned over Aram , and loathed Israel.
He replied, ‘I have not ruined Israel, but you and your father’s family have, because you have abandoned the Lord’s commands and followed the Baals.
Remember the wondrous works he has done, his wonders, and the judgements he has pronounced, ,
When they were few in number, very few indeed, and resident foreigners in Canaan
When the Ammonites realised they had made themselves repulsive to David, Hanun and the Ammonites sent thirty-five tonnes of silver to hire chariots and horsemen from Aram-naharaim, Aram-maacah, and Zobah.
Carmi’s son: Achar, , who brought trouble on Israel when he was unfaithful by taking the things set apart for destruction.
‘May the Lord take note of you and judge,’ they said to them, ‘because you have made us reek to Pharaoh and his officials #– #putting a sword in their hand to kill us! ’
A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel person brings ruin on himself.
The one who brings ruin on his household will inherit the wind, and a fool will be a slave to someone whose heart is wise.
The one who profits dishonestly troubles his household, but the one who hates bribes will live.
or the form of any animal on the earth, any winged creature that flies in the sky,
The Lord will scatter you among the peoples, and you will be reduced to a few survivors among the nations where the Lord your God will drive you.
‘The Lord had his heart set on you and chose you, not because you were more numerous than all peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples.
Joshua said, ‘Why have you brought us trouble? Today the Lord will bring you trouble! ’ So all Israel stoned them to death. They burned their bodies, threw stones on them,
And all Israel heard the news, ‘Saul has attacked the Philistine garrison, and Israel is now repulsive to the Philistines.’ Then the troops were summoned to join Saul at Gilgal.
Samuel asked, ‘How can I go? Saul will hear about it and kill me! ’ The Lord answered, ‘Take a young cow with you and say, “I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.”
David said to himself, ‘One of these days I’ll be swept away by Saul. There is nothing better for me than to escape immediately to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will give up searching for me everywhere in Israel, and I’ll escape from him.’
So Achish trusted David, thinking, ‘Since he has made himself repulsive to his people Israel, he will be my servant for ever.’