Then he moved from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it. So he named it Wide Spaces and said, “Because now Adonai has created wide spaces for us and we will be fruitful in the land.”
2 Samuel 22:20 - Tree of Life Version He brought me out to a wide-open place. He rescued me since He delighted in me. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He brought me forth also into a large place: He delivered me, because he delighted in me. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He brought me forth into a large place; He delivered me because He delighted in me. American Standard Version (1901) He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because he delighted in me. Common English Bible He brought me out to wide-open spaces; he pulled me out, because he is pleased with me. Catholic Public Domain Version And he led me out to a wide-open place. He freed me, because I was pleasing to him. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And he brought me forth into a large place: he delivered me, because I pleased him. |
Then he moved from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it. So he named it Wide Spaces and said, “Because now Adonai has created wide spaces for us and we will be fruitful in the land.”
But if He says thus, ‘I have no delight in you,’ here I am, let Him do to me as seems good in His eyes.”
Jabez called out to the God of Israel, saying, “If only You would greatly bless me, and enlarge my territory. Let Your hand be with me and keep me from harm so that I might not suffer pain.” Adonai granted what he asked.
Out of a tight place I called on Adonai— Adonai answered me with a spacious place.
Adonai delights in those who revere Him, in those who trust in His lovingkindness.
For Adonai takes pleasure in His people. He crowns the humble with salvation.
I will be glad and rejoice in Your lovingkindness, for You saw my affliction. You knew the troubles of my soul.
You did not hand me over to the enemy. You set my feet in a wide-open place.
Behold My servant, whom I uphold. My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I have put My Ruach on Him, He will bring justice to the nations.
For Israel is stubborn like a stubborn cow. Now Adonai will pasture them like a lamb in the open field.
While He was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them; and behold, a voice from out of the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”
He trusts in God; let God rescue Him now, if He wants Him. For He said, ‘I am Ben-Elohim.’”
And behold, a voice from the heavens said, “This is My Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased!”