1 Samuel 12:22

Old Testament • 11 words with Strong's data

"For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name’s sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people."

Word-by-Word Analysis

For the

יְהֹוָה

Yᵉhôvâh

H3068

Jehovah, Jewish national name of God

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will not

עָזַב

ʻâzab

H5800

to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.

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his

עַם

ʻam

H5971

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

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for his

גָּדוֹל

gâdôwl

H1419

great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent

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שֵׁם

shêm

H8034

an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

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s

קִנְאָה

qinʼâh

H7068

jealousy or envy

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פָּנִים

pânîym

H6440

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi...

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it hath

יָטַב

yâṭab

H3190

to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)

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the

יְהֹוָה

Yᵉhôvâh

H3068

Jehovah, Jewish national name of God

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to

עָשָׂה

ʻâsâh

H6213

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

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you his

עַם

ʻam

H5971

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

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Key Terms in This Verse

forsake H5800

עָזַב ʻâzab

to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.

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pleased H3190

יָטַב yâṭab

to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)

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sake H7068

קִנְאָה qinʼâh

jealousy or envy

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name H8034

שֵׁם shêm

an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

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great H1419

גָּדוֹל gâdôwl

great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent

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make H6213

עָשָׂה ʻâsâh

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

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because H6440

פָּנִים pânîym

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.)

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people H5971

עַם ʻam

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

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people H5971

עַם ʻam

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

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LORD H3068

יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh

Jehovah, Jewish national name of God

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 14:2 cross-reference

For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth.

Psalm 106:8 cross-reference

Nevertheless he saved them for his name’s sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.

Philippians 1:6 cross-reference

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

1 Kings 6:13 cross-reference

And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel.

Romans 11:29 cross-reference

For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.

Jeremiah 14:21 cross-reference

Do not abhor us, for thy name’s sake, do not disgrace the throne of thy glory: remember, break not thy covenant with us.

Joshua 7:9 cross-reference

For the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land shall hear of it, and shall environ us round, and cut off our name from the earth: and what wilt thou do unto thy great name?

Psalm 94:14 cross-reference

For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.

Ephesians 1:12 cross-reference

That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.

Isaiah 43:25 cross-reference

I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.

Ezekiel 20:14 cross-reference

But I wrought for my name’s sake, that it should not be polluted before the heathen, in whose sight I brought them out.

Ezekiel 20:9 cross-reference

But I wrought for my name’s sake, that it should not be polluted before the heathen, among whom they were, in whose sight I made myself known unto them, in bringing them forth out of the land of Egypt...

1 Peter 2:9 cross-reference

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

Matthew 11:26 cross-reference

Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.

1 Corinthians 4:7 cross-reference

For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?

2 Chronicles 15:2 cross-reference

And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The LORD is with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake ...

Exodus 32:12 cross-reference

Wherefore should the Egyptians speak, and say, For mischief did he bring them out, to slay them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth? Turn from thy fierce wrath, and repent...

Isaiah 48:11 cross-reference

For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it: for how should my name be polluted? and I will not give my glory unto another.

Isaiah 41:17 cross-reference

When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.

Deuteronomy 31:17 cross-reference

Then my anger shall be kindled against them in that day, and I will forsake them, and I will hide my face from them, and they shall be devoured, and many evils and troubles shall befall them; so that ...

1 Chronicles 28:9 cross-reference

And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the ...

John 15:16 cross-reference

Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he ma...

Isaiah 37:35 cross-reference

For I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake, and for my servant David’s sake.

Lamentations 5:20 cross-reference

Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, and forsake us so long time?

Jeremiah 14:7 cross-reference

O LORD, though our iniquities testify against us, do thou it for thy name’s sake: for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against thee.

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