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then we will stand still in our place, and will not go up 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 />If they say thus to us, ‘Wait until we come to you,’ then we will stand still in our place and not go up 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 />If they say to us, ‘Wait until we come to you’; then we will stand in our place and not go up to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220If they say to us, &#8216Wait until we come to you’ then we will stand in our place and not go up to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“If they say to us, ‘Wait until we come to you’; then we will stand in our place and not go up to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />If they say to us, ‘Wait until we come to you,’ then we will stand in our place and not go up to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />If they say to us, ‘Wait until we come to you,’ then we will stand in our place and not go up to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />If they say, ‘Wait until we reach you,’ then we will stay where we are and not go up to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />If they say, &#8216Wait until we reach you,&#8217 then we will stay where we are and not go up to them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />If they say thus unto us, Tarry until we come to you; then we will stand still in our place, and will not go up unto them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If they agree to come down the hill and fight where we are, then we won't climb up to their camp. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />If they say thus unto us, Tarry until we come to you; then we will stand still in our place, and will not go up 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 />If they say to us, 'Stay where you are until we come to you,' then we'll stay where we are and not go up to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />If they tell us to wait for them to come to us, then we will stay where we are. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />If they say to us, 'Stay there until we come to you,' then we will stay where we are and not go up to them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />If they say, ?Wait until we come to you,? then we will stay where we are and will not go up to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />If they say to us, 'Stay put until we approach you,' we will stay right there and not go up to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />If they say thus to us, 'Wait until we come to you,' then we will stop where we are, and will not go up 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 />If they say thus to us, Tarry until we come to you; then we will stand still in our place, and will not go up to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />If they say this to us, ‘Wait until we come to you!’ then we will stand still in our place and will not go up 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 />if they thus say to us, Stand still until we have come to you, then we have stood in our place, and do not go up 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 /> if thus they say unto us, 'Stand still till we have come unto you,' then we have stood in our place, and do not go up 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 />If thus they shall say to us, Be still till our reaching to you; and we stood our lowest place, and we will not go up 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 />If they shall speak thus to us: Stay till we come to you: let us stand still in our place, and not go up to them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />if they have spoken to us in this way, ‘Stay until we come to you,’ let us stand still in our place, and not ascend to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />If they say to us, ‘Stay there until we can come to you,’ we will stop where we are; we will not go up 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 />If they say to us, ‘Wait until we come to you,’ then we will stand still in our place, and we will not go up 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 />If they say to us. Stop until we come to you; then we will stand still in our place, and will not go up against them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />If they will thus say to us: ‘Stop until we come to you!’, we will stay in our place and we will not go up 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 />If they say thus unto us: Tarry until we come to you; then we will stand still in our place, and will not go up unto them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />If they should say thus to us, Stand aloof there until we shall send you word; then we will stand still by ourselves, and will not go up against them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/14-9.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=3475" 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">8</span>“Very well,” said Jonathan, “we will cross over toward these men and show ourselves to them. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">If</a> <a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: yō·mə·rū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">they say,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lê·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1826.htm" title="1826: dōm·mū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- A prim root; to be dumb; by implication, to be astonished, to stop; also to perish.">‘Wait</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/5060.htm" title="5060: hag·gî·‘ê·nū (V-Hifil-Inf:: 1cp) -- A primitive root; properly, to touch, i.e. Lay the hand upon; by implication, to reach; violently, to strike.">we come</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ă·lê·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- To, into, towards. ">to you,’</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: wə·‘ā·maḏ·nū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">then we will stay</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: ṯaḥ·tê·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">where we are</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: na·‘ă·leh (V-Qal-Imperf-1cp) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">go up</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- To, into, towards. ">to them.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>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.”…<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/7-3.htm">Judges 7:3</a></span><br />Now, therefore, proclaim in the hearing of the men: ‘Whoever is fearful and trembling may turn back and leave Mount Gilead.’” So twenty-two thousand of them turned back, but ten thousand remained.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/7-4.htm">2 Kings 7:4</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/14-9.htm">Numbers 14:9</a></span><br />Only do not rebel against the LORD, and do not be afraid of the people of the land, for they will be like bread for us. Their protection has been removed, and the LORD is with us. Do not be afraid of them!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/2-24.htm">Joshua 2:24</a></span><br />“The LORD has surely delivered the entire land into our hands,” they said to Joshua. “Indeed, all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of us.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-24.htm">2 Samuel 5:24</a></span><br />As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move quickly, because this will mean that the LORD has gone out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/22-6.htm">1 Kings 22:6</a></span><br />So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, about four hundred men, and asked them, “Should I go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should I refrain?” “Go up,” they replied, “and the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/7-4.htm">Isaiah 7:4</a></span><br />and say to him: Calm down and be quiet. Do not be afraid or disheartened over these two smoldering stubs of firewood—over the fierce anger of Rezin and Aram and of the son of Remaliah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/14-14.htm">Exodus 14:14</a></span><br />The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/20-3.htm">Deuteronomy 20:3-4</a></span><br />saying to them, “Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle with your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be alarmed or terrified because of them. / For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">2 Chronicles 20:17</a></span><br />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="/matthew/10-19.htm">Matthew 10:19-20</a></span><br />But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say. / For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-38.htm">Acts 5:38-39</a></span><br />So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail. / But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a></span><br />But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">Philippians 1:28</a></span><br />without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">If they say thus to us, Tarry until we come to you; then we will stand still in our place, and will not go up to them.</p><p class="hdg">they</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/24-13.htm">Genesis 24:13,14</a></b></br> Behold, I stand <i>here</i> by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/6-36.htm">Judges 6:36-40</a></b></br> And Gideon said unto God, If thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said, … </p><p class="hdg">Tarry [heb] Be still </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/18-27.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-16.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-5.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-8.htm">Tarry</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-8.htm">Wait</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/13-20.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-40.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-21.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-5.htm">Tarry</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-2.htm">Wait</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>If they say, ‘Wait until we come to you,’</b><br>This phrase is part of a strategic plan devised by Jonathan, the son of King Saul, during a time of conflict with the Philistines. Jonathan's approach reflects a reliance on divine guidance rather than human wisdom. In the context of ancient warfare, waiting for the enemy to approach could be seen as a defensive tactic, but Jonathan uses it as a sign from God. This reflects a broader biblical theme of seeking God's direction in decision-making, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a>, which emphasizes trusting in the Lord rather than one's own understanding.<p><b>then we will stay where we are</b><br>Jonathan's willingness to stay put if the Philistines invite them to wait demonstrates his faith and patience. This is reminiscent of other biblical figures who waited on God's timing, such as Moses in the wilderness or David before becoming king. The act of staying can symbolize trust and obedience, as seen in <a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Psalm 27:14</a>, which encourages believers to wait for the Lord with courage.<p><b>and will not go up to them.</b><br>The decision not to advance unless given a specific sign underscores the importance of discernment and obedience to God's will. In the biblical narrative, "going up" often signifies taking action or moving forward, as seen in the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land. Jonathan's restraint here can be compared to Jesus' own submission to the Father's will, particularly in the Garden of Gethsemane (<a href="/matthew/26-39.htm">Matthew 26:39</a>), where He chose to follow God's plan rather than His own desires. This phrase highlights the theme of divine guidance and the importance of aligning one's actions with God's purposes.<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. In this chapter, he takes initiative to confront the Philistines.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/armor-bearer.htm">Armor-bearer</a></b><br>Jonathan's young assistant, who shows loyalty and courage by following Jonathan into battle.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>The enemies of Israel, occupying strategic positions and posing a significant threat to the Israelites.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/michmash.htm">Michmash</a></b><br>The location of the Philistine garrison, where Jonathan and his armor-bearer plan their attack.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, led by King Saul, who are in a precarious position against the Philistines.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>Jonathan's decision to confront the Philistines demonstrates active faith. Believers are encouraged to trust God and take steps of faith in challenging situations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_guidance.htm">Divine Guidance</a></b><br>Jonathan seeks a sign from God to determine his course of action. This teaches the importance of seeking God's direction in our decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_and_initiative.htm">Courage and Initiative</a></b><br>Jonathan's boldness is a reminder that God often calls us to step out of our comfort zones to achieve His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/partnership_in_faith.htm">Partnership in Faith</a></b><br>The armor-bearer's support of Jonathan highlights the value of having faithful companions in our spiritual journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The passage underscores that victory comes from the Lord, not from human strength or numbers.<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/why_is_beer_lahai_roi_important.htm">Who was Gad the Seer in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_nahash_in_the_bible.htm">How can one persistently strive to achieve their goals?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_jesus_say_the_father_is_greater.htm">If Jesus was God, why did He say the Father was greater than Him (John 14:28)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_saul_sacrifice_early.htm">Why did Saul sacrifice without waiting for Samuel?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Tarry</span>. Hebrew, "be still," "stand still," the word used by Joshua of the sun (<a href="/joshua/10-12.htm">Joshua 10:12, 13</a>); but not the word rendered <span class="cmt_word">stand still</span> just below, where the Hebrew has, "We will stand under us," <span class="accented">i.e.</span> we will stop just where we were. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/14-9.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">If</span><br /><span class="heb">אִם־</span> <span class="translit">(’im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they say,</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹֽאמְרוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(yō·mə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<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">‘Wait</span><br /><span class="heb">דֹּ֕מּוּ</span> <span class="translit">(dōm·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1826.htm">Strong's 1826: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be dumb, to be astonished, to stop, to perish</span><br /><br /><span class="word">until</span><br /><span class="heb">עַד־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">we come</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגִּיעֵ֖נוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gî·‘ê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5060.htm">Strong's 5060: </a> </span><span class="str2">To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to you,’</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲלֵיכֶ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·lê·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second 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 /><br /><span class="word">then we will stay</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעָמַ֣דְנוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·maḏ·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">where</span><br /><span class="heb">תַחְתֵּ֔ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ṯaḥ·tê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">we are and not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">go up</span><br /><span class="heb">נַעֲלֶ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(na·‘ă·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ascend, in, actively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to them.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלֵ֔ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·lê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common 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/14-9.htm">1 Samuel 14:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/14-9.htm">1 Samuel 14:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/14-9.htm">1 Samuel 14:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/14-9.htm">1 Samuel 14:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/14-9.htm">1 Samuel 14:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/14-9.htm">1 Samuel 14:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/14-9.htm">1 Samuel 14:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/14-9.htm">1 Samuel 14:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/14-9.htm">1 Samuel 14:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/14-9.htm">1 Samuel 14:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/14-9.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 14:9 If they say thus to us Wait (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/14-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 14:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 14:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/14-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 14:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 14:10" /></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>