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we will cross over toward them and let them see us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“All right, then,” Jonathan told him. “We will cross over and let them see us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Jonathan said, “Behold, we will cross over to the men, and we will show ourselves to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Very well,” said Jonathan, “we will cross over toward these men and show ourselves to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then said Jonathan, Behold, we will pass over unto <i>these</i> men, and we will discover ourselves unto them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Jonathan said, “Very well, let us cross over to <i>these</i> men, and we will show ourselves to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jonathan said, “Behold, we are going to cross over to the men and reveal ourselves to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Jonathan said, &#8220Behold, we will cross over to the men and reveal ourselves to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Jonathan said, “Behold, we will cross over to the men and reveal ourselves to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Jonathan said, “Behold, we will cross over to the men and reveal ourselves to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Jonathan said, “See now, we are going to cross over to the [Philistine] men and reveal ourselves to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“All right,” Jonathan replied, “we’ll cross over to the men and then let them see us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />&#8220All right,&#8221 Jonathan replied, &#8220we&#8217ll cross over to the men and then let them see us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then said Jonathan, Behold, we will pass over unto the men, and we will disclose ourselves unto them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />"This is what we will do," Jonathan said. "We will go across and let them see us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then said Jonathan, Behold, we will pass over unto the men, and we will discover ourselves unto them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jonathan continued, "Listen, we'll cross over to the Philistines and show ourselves to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"All right," Jonathan said. "We will go across and let the Philistines see us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Jonathan said, "Look, we're going over to the men, and we will show ourselves to them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Very well,? said Jonathan, ?we will cross over toward these men and show ourselves to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Jonathan replied, "All right! We'll go over to these men and fight them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then Jonathan said, "Look, we will pass over to the men, and we will reveal ourselves to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then said Jonathan, Behold, we will pass over to these men, and we will discover ourselves to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then Jonathan said, “Behold, we will pass over to the men, and we will reveal ourselves to them. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jonathan says, “Behold, we are passing over to the men, and are revealed to them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jonathan saith, 'Lo, we are passing over unto the men, and are revealed unto them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jonathan will say, Behold, we pass over to the men, and we will disclose ourselves to them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Jonathan said: Behold we will go over to these men. And when we shall be seen by them, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Jonathan said: “Behold, we will cross over to these men. And when we will be seen by them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Jonathan continued: “When we cross over to those men, we will be visible to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Jonathan said, “Now we will cross over to those men and will show ourselves to them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then Jonathan said to him, Behold, we will cross over against these men, and we will show ourselves to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Jonathan said to him: “Behold, we are crossing over to the men and we will be revealed to them<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then said Jonathan: 'Behold, we will pass over unto the men, and we will disclose ourselves unto them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Jonathan said, Behold, we will go over to the men, and will come down suddenly upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/14-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=3467" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Jonathan's Victory over the Philistines</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>His armor-bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.” <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">“Very well,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/3083.htm" title="3083: yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and nathan; Jehovah-given; Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites.">Jonathan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/587.htm" title="587: ’ă·naḥ·nū (Pro-1cp) -- We. Apparently from 'anokiy; we.">“we will</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ‘ō·ḇə·rîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">cross over</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">toward</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: hā·’ă·nā·šîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">these men</a> <a href="/hebrew/1540.htm" title="1540: wə·niḡ·lî·nū (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-1cp) -- To uncover, remove. A primitive root; to denude; by implication, to exile; figuratively, to reveal.">and show ourselves</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- To, into, towards. ">to them.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>If they say, ‘Wait until we come to you,’ then we will stay where we are and will not go up to them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/7-9.htm">Judges 7:9-15</a></span><br />That night the LORD said to Gideon, “Get up and go down against the camp, for I have delivered it into your hand. / But if you are afraid to do so, then go down to the camp with your servant Purah / and listen to what they are saying. Then your hands will be strengthened to attack the camp.” So he went with Purah his servant to the outposts where armed men were guarding the camp. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/7-3.htm">2 Kings 7:3-7</a></span><br />Now there were four men with leprosy at the entrance of the city gate, and they said to one another, “Why just sit here until we die? / If we say, ‘Let us go into the city,’ we will die there from the famine in the city; but if we sit here, we will also die. So come now, let us go over to the camp of the Arameans. If they let us live, we will live; if they kill us, we will die.” / So they arose at twilight and went to the camp of the Arameans. But when they came to the outskirts of the camp, there was not a man to be found. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45-47</a></span><br />But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. / This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. / And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">2 Chronicles 20:15-17</a></span><br />And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God. / Tomorrow you are to march down against them. You will see them coming up the Ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the valley facing the Wilderness of Jeruel. / You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/14-13.htm">Exodus 14:13-14</a></span><br />But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. / The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/6-2.htm">Joshua 6:2-5</a></span><br />And the LORD said to Joshua, “Behold, I have delivered Jericho into your hand, along with its king and its mighty men of valor. / March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days. / Have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark. Then on the seventh day, march around the city seven times, while the priests blow the horns. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/13-23.htm">1 Samuel 13:23</a></span><br />And a garrison of the Philistines had gone out to the pass at Michmash.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-37.htm">1 Samuel 17:37</a></span><br />David added, “The LORD, who delivered me from the claws of the lion and the bear, will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” “Go,” said Saul, “and may the LORD be with you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/10-7.htm">1 Samuel 10:7</a></span><br />When these signs have come, do as the occasion demands, for God is with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6</a></span><br />Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-12.htm">1 Samuel 14:12</a></span><br />So the men of the outpost called out to Jonathan and his armor-bearer, “Come on up, and we will teach you a lesson!” “Follow me,” Jonathan told his armor-bearer, “for the LORD has delivered them into the hand of Israel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-10.htm">1 Samuel 14:10</a></span><br />But if they say, ‘Come on up,’ then we will go up, because this will be our sign that the LORD has delivered them into our hands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-13.htm">1 Samuel 14:13-14</a></span><br />So Jonathan climbed up on his hands and feet, with his armor-bearer behind him. And the Philistines fell before Jonathan, and his armor-bearer followed and finished them off. / In that first assault, Jonathan and his armor-bearer struck down about twenty men in about half an acre of land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-23.htm">1 Samuel 14:23</a></span><br />So the LORD saved Israel that day, and the battle moved on beyond Beth-aven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-45.htm">1 Samuel 14:45</a></span><br />But the people said to Saul, “Must Jonathan die—he who accomplished such a great deliverance for Israel? Never! As surely as the LORD lives, not a hair of his head will fall to the ground, for with God’s help he has accomplished this today.” So the people rescued Jonathan, and he did not die.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then said Jonathan, Behold, we will pass over to these men, and we will discover ourselves to them.</p><p class="hdg">we will pass</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/7-9.htm">Judges 7:9-14</a></b></br> And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said unto him, Arise, get thee down unto the host; for I have delivered it into thine hand… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/ruth/4-4.htm">Disclose</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-30.htm">Discover</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/11-10.htm">Ourselves</a> <a href="/judges/19-18.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-27.htm">Reveal</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-15.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-9.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-8.htm">Show</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/30-10.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-12.htm">Disclose</a> <a href="/job/11-7.htm">Discover</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-12.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-12.htm">Ourselves</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-2.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-17.htm">Reveal</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-11.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-6.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-12.htm">Show</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-1.htm">Jonathan goes and miraculously smites the Philistine's garrison</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-15.htm">A divine terror makes them beat themselves</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-17.htm">Saul, not staying the priest's answer, sets on them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-21.htm">The captivated Hebrews, and the hidden Israelites, join against them.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-24.htm">Saul's unadvised adjuration hinders the victory</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-31.htm">He restrains the people from eating blood</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-35.htm">He builds an altar</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-37.htm">Jonathan, taken by lot, is save by the people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/14-47.htm">Saul's victories, strength, and family</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>“Very well,” said Jonathan,</b><br>Jonathan, the son of King Saul, is a key figure in the narrative of 1 Samuel. His response "Very well" indicates his readiness and willingness to act on the plan he has devised with his armor-bearer. This phrase reflects Jonathan's decisive and courageous nature, which is a recurring theme in his character throughout the biblical narrative. Jonathan's faith and trust in God are evident in his actions, as he often seeks divine guidance and intervention. His relationship with David, later in the text, is marked by loyalty and covenantal friendship, which is a model of godly relationships.<p><b>“we will cross over toward these men</b><br>The act of crossing over signifies a deliberate movement towards the Philistine garrison. This geographical movement is significant as it involves leaving the safety of their current position to confront the enemy. The Philistines were a constant threat to Israel during this period, and their military presence was a challenge to Israel's security. Jonathan's decision to cross over is an act of faith, trusting that God will deliver them despite the odds. This mirrors other biblical instances where crossing over or stepping out in faith leads to divine intervention, such as the Israelites crossing the Red Sea.<p><b>and show ourselves to them.</b><br>By showing themselves to the Philistines, Jonathan and his armor-bearer are taking a bold and risky step. This action is a test of faith, as it relies on God's guidance and power rather than human strength or numbers. The cultural context of warfare at the time often involved psychological tactics, and revealing themselves could be seen as a challenge or a provocation. This act of faith is reminiscent of other biblical figures who stepped out in faith, such as Gideon in <a href="/judges/7.htm">Judges 7</a>. Jonathan's reliance on God rather than conventional military strategy highlights a theme of divine sovereignty and the power of faith in God's deliverance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a></b><br>The son of King Saul, known for his bravery and faith in God. He plays a pivotal role in this account as he takes initiative to confront the Philistines.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, father of Jonathan. Although not directly involved in this verse, his leadership and decisions impact the context of the events.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>The enemies of Israel during this period. They are occupying strategic positions, and Jonathan's actions are directed against them.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, who are under threat from the Philistines. Their morale and future are influenced by the outcome of Jonathan's actions.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/michmash.htm">Michmash</a></b><br>The location where the Philistines are encamped, setting the stage for the confrontation initiated by Jonathan.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>Jonathan's willingness to confront the Philistines demonstrates a proactive faith. Believers are encouraged to take steps of faith, trusting in God's guidance and provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courageous_leadership.htm">Courageous Leadership</a></b><br>Jonathan's initiative shows the importance of courageous leadership. Leaders are called to act decisively and with trust in God, even when the path is uncertain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_strategy.htm">Divine Strategy</a></b><br>Jonathan's plan to reveal themselves to the Philistines suggests reliance on God's strategy rather than human wisdom. Believers should seek God's direction in their endeavors.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/partnership_in_faith.htm">Partnership in Faith</a></b><br>Jonathan's armor-bearer supports him, illustrating the power of partnership in faith. Christians are encouraged to support one another in their spiritual journeys.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/overcoming_fear.htm">Overcoming Fear</a></b><br>The account encourages believers to overcome fear by focusing on God's power and promises rather than the size of the opposition.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_an_armor_bearer's_role.htm">What role did an armor bearer serve in battle?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_loyalty_like_god's_faithfulness.htm">How does loyalty reflect God's faithfulness to us?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_jonathan_defeat_20_philistines.htm">How could Jonathan and his armor-bearer realistically defeat twenty Philistine warriors in such a small area (1 Samuel 14:12–14)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_would_god_condemn_jonathan.htm">If Jonathan unknowingly broke Saul's oath, why would God seemingly condemn him to death (1 Samuel 14:43-45)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/14-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">“Very well,”</span><br /><span class="heb">הִנֵּ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(hin·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">said</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jonathan,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְה֣וֹנָתָ֔ן</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3083.htm">Strong's 3083: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“we will</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲנַ֥חְנוּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·naḥ·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_587.htm">Strong's 587: </a> </span><span class="str2">We</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cross over</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹבְרִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·ḇə·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">toward</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[these] men</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֲנָשִׁ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ă·nā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_582.htm">Strong's 582: </a> </span><span class="str2">Man, mankind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and show ourselves</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנִגְלִ֖ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·niḡ·lî·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1540.htm">Strong's 1540: </a> </span><span class="str2">To denude, to exile, to reveal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to them.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲלֵיהֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·lê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/14-8.htm">1 Samuel 14:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/14-8.htm">1 Samuel 14:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/14-8.htm">1 Samuel 14:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/14-8.htm">1 Samuel 14:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/14-8.htm">1 Samuel 14:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/14-8.htm">1 Samuel 14:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/14-8.htm">1 Samuel 14:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/14-8.htm">1 Samuel 14:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/14-8.htm">1 Samuel 14:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/14-8.htm">1 Samuel 14:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/14-8.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 14:8 Then said Jonathan Behold we will pass (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/14-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 14:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 14:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/14-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 14:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 14:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>