1 Samuel 8:19
Old Testament • 9 words with Strong's data
"Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;"
Word-by-Word Analysis
אַךְ
ʼak
a particle of affirmation, surely; hence (by limitation) only
עַם
ʻam
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
שָׁמַע
shâmaʻ
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
שְׁמוּאֵל
Shᵉmûwʼêl
Shemuel, the name of three Israelites
אָמַר
ʼâmar
to say (used with great latitude)
Key Terms in This Verse
שָׁמַע shâmaʻ
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
Study H8085 →אַךְ ʼak
a particle of affirmation, surely; hence (by limitation) only
Study H389 →עַם ʻam
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
Study H5971 →Cross References
As for the word that thou hast spoken unto us in the name of the LORD, we will not hearken unto thee.
And now, because ye have done all these works, saith the LORD, and I spake unto you, rising up early and speaking, but ye heard not; and I called you, but ye answered not;
I also will choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them; because when I called, none did answer; when I spake, they did not hear: but they did evil before mine eyes, and chose that in...
But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me.
And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth...
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