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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/12.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_samuel/12.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />&#8220You have not cheated or oppressed us,&#8221 they replied. &#8220You have not taken anything from anyone&#8217s hand.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“No,” they replied, “you have never cheated or oppressed us, and you have never taken even a single bribe.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />They said, “You have not defrauded us or oppressed us or taken anything from any man’s hand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“You have not cheated us or oppressed us,” they replied, “nor have you taken anything from the hand of man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they said, Thou hast not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither hast thou taken ought of any man's hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And they said, “You have not cheated us or oppressed us, nor have you taken anything from any man’s hand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they said, “You have not exploited us or oppressed us, or taken anything from anyone’s hand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They said, &#8220You have not defrauded us or oppressed us or taken anything from any man&#8217s hand.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they said, “You have not defrauded us, or oppressed us, or taken anything from any man’s hand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And they said, “You have not extorted us or oppressed us or taken anything from any man’s hand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They said, “You have not exploited us or oppressed us or taken anything at all from a man’s hand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“You haven’t wronged us, you haven’t mistreated us, and you haven’t taken anything from anyone,” they responded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />&#8220You haven&#8217t wronged us, you haven&#8217t mistreated us, and you haven&#8217t taken anything from anyone&#8217s hand,&#8221 they responded. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they said, Thou hast not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither hast thou taken aught of any man's hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />"No," the Israelites answered. "You've never cheated us in any way!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they said, Thou hast not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither hast thou taken aught of any man's hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They answered, "You didn't cheat us, oppress us, or take anything from anyone."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The people answered, "No, you have not cheated us or oppressed us; you have not taken anything from anyone." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They said, "You haven't cheated us or oppressed us, and you haven't taken anything from anyone's hand."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?You have not cheated us or oppressed us,? they replied, ?nor have you taken anything from the hand of man.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They replied, "You have not wronged us or oppressed us. You have not taken anything from the hand of anyone."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They said, "You have not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither have you taken anything of any man's hand."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they said thou hast not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither hast thou taken aught from any man's hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They said, “You have not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither have you taken anything from anyone’s hand.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And they say, “You have not oppressed us, nor have you crushed us, nor have you taken anything from the hand of anyone.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And they say, 'Thou hast not oppressed us, nor hast thou crushed us, nor hast thou taken from the hand of any one anything.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will say, Thou didst not oppress us, and thou didst not vex us, and thou didst not take any thing from man's hand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they said: Thou hast not wronged us, nor oppressed us, nor taken ought at any man's hand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they said, “You have not falsely accused us, nor oppressed us, nor have you taken anything from the hand of anyone.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They replied, “You have neither cheated us, nor oppressed us, nor accepted anything from anyone.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />They said, “You have not defrauded us or oppressed us or taken anything from the hand of anyone.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they said to him, You have not defrauded us nor oppressed us, neither have you taken anything from any one of us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />They were saying to him: “You have not defrauded us, neither have you oppressed us, and you have not taken a thing from any man of us!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And they said: 'Thou hast not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither hast thou taken aught of any man's hand.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they said to Samuel, Thou hast not injured us, and thou hast not oppressed us; and thou hast not afflicted us, and thou hast not taken anything from any one's hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/12-4.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=2861" 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/12.htm">Samuel's Farewell Address</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you.” <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">“You have not</a> <a href="/hebrew/6231.htm" title="6231: ‘ă·šaq·tā·nū (V-Qal-Perf-2ms:: 1cp) -- To oppress, wrong, extort. A primitive root; to press upon, i.e. Oppress, defraud, violate, overflow.">wronged us</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.">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/7533.htm" title="7533: raṣ·ṣō·w·ṯā·nū (V-Qal-Perf-2ms:: 1cp) -- To crush. A primitive root; to crack in pieces, literally or figuratively.">oppressed us,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">they replied,</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.">“nor</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: lā·qaḥ·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">have you taken</a> <a href="/hebrew/3972.htm" title="3972: mə·’ū·māh (N-ms) -- Anything. Apparently a form of m'uwm; properly, a speck or point, i.e. something; with negative, nothing.">anything</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: mî·yaḏ- (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">from the hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">of man.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>Samuel said to them, “The LORD is a witness against you, and His anointed is a witness today, that you have not found anything in my hand.” “He is a witness,” they replied.…<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="/acts/24-16.htm">Acts 24:16</a></span><br />In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">2 Corinthians 1:12</a></span><br />For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-10.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:10</a></span><br />You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Philippians 2:15</a></span><br />so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-16.htm">1 Peter 3:16</a></span><br />keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-2.htm">2 Corinthians 4:2</a></span><br />Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/3-7.htm">1 Timothy 3:7</a></span><br />Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17</a></span><br />Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">1 Peter 2:12</a></span><br />Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-4.htm">1 Corinthians 4:4</a></span><br />My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-21.htm">2 Corinthians 8:21</a></span><br />For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-22.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:22</a></span><br />Abstain from every form of evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a></span><br />In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-14.htm">Luke 3:14</a></span><br />Then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” “Do not take money by force or false accusation,” he said. “Be content with your wages.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-18.htm">Hebrews 13:18</a></span><br />Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they said, You have not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither have you taken ought of any man's hand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-5.htm">Psalm 37:5,6</a></b></br> Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring <i>it</i> to pass… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/6-4.htm">Daniel 6:4</a></b></br> Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he <i>was</i> faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/3_john/1-12.htm">3 John 1:12</a></b></br> Demetrius hath good report of all <i>men</i>, and of the truth itself: yea, and we <i>also</i> bear record; and ye know that our record is true.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ruth/1-17.htm">Aught</a> <a href="/genesis/31-26.htm">Cheated</a> <a href="/judges/12-2.htm">Cruel</a> <a href="/judges/10-8.htm">Crushed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-3.htm">Defrauded</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-3.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-20.htm">Injured</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-3.htm">Oppressed</a> <a href="/ruth/1-17.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/joshua/24-27.htm">Untrue</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/12-5.htm">Aught</a> <a href="/luke/19-8.htm">Cheated</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-3.htm">Cruel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-8.htm">Crushed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-7.htm">Defrauded</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-5.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-28.htm">Injured</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-8.htm">Oppressed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-5.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/psalms/73-15.htm">Untrue</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/12-1.htm">Samuel testifies his integrity</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/12-6.htm">He reproves the people of ingratitude</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/12-16.htm">He terrifies them with thunder in harvest time</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/12-20.htm">he comforts them in God's mercy</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'; 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The context is significant as it follows the Israelites' demand for a king, which Samuel viewed as a rejection of God's direct rule. The terms "cheated" and "oppressed" reflect common grievances against leaders in ancient times, where corruption and abuse of power were prevalent. Samuel's leadership is contrasted with the potential for corruption under a monarchy, as seen later in the reigns of Saul and other kings. This statement underscores the biblical principle of righteous leadership, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/16-19.htm">Deuteronomy 16:19</a>, which warns against perverting justice.<p><b>they replied,</b><br>The response of the people is crucial as it serves as a public testimony to Samuel's character. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, communal affirmation was a powerful tool for establishing truth and accountability. This collective reply indicates a consensus among the people, highlighting the respect and trust Samuel had earned. It also sets a standard for future leaders, emphasizing the importance of public accountability and integrity.<p><b>nor have you taken anything from the hand of man.</b><br>This phrase emphasizes Samuel's refusal to exploit his position for personal gain, a common issue among leaders in the ancient Near East. The mention of "the hand of man" suggests a broader context of fairness and justice, aligning with the biblical theme of leaders serving rather than being served. This echoes the warnings against covetousness and greed found in <a href="/exodus/18-21.htm">Exodus 18:21</a> and is a precursor to the New Testament teachings on servant leadership, as exemplified by Jesus Christ in <a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a>. Samuel's example foreshadows the ultimate integrity and selflessness of Christ, who came not to take but to give.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/samuel.htm">Samuel</a></b><br>The last judge of Israel, a prophet, and a leader who anointed the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. In this chapter, he is addressing the people of Israel, reminding them of his integrity and leadership.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of Israel who are responding to Samuel's inquiry about his leadership. They affirm that Samuel has not wronged or oppressed them.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/gilgal.htm">Gilgal</a></b><br>The place where Samuel gathered the Israelites to renew the kingdom and where this discourse takes place. It is significant as a site of covenant renewal.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel. His reign marks the transition from the period of judges to the monarchy.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/judges.htm">Judges</a></b><br>The leaders of Israel before the establishment of the monarchy. Samuel is the last of these judges.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_leadership.htm">Integrity in Leadership</a></b><br>Samuel's life exemplifies the importance of integrity and honesty in leadership. Leaders should strive to live in such a way that they can confidently ask others to testify about their character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/accountability.htm">Accountability</a></b><br>Samuel holds himself accountable to the people, demonstrating that leaders should be transparent and open to scrutiny.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God’s Provision</a></b><br>Samuel did not take anything from others, showing reliance on God's provision. Believers are encouraged to trust God to meet their needs without resorting to unethical means.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_affirmation.htm">Community Affirmation</a></b><br>The Israelites' response highlights the value of community affirmation in recognizing and supporting godly leadership.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ's_character.htm">Reflecting Christ’s Character</a></b><br>As Christians, we are called to reflect Christ's character in our dealings with others, ensuring that we do not wrong or oppress anyone.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_fear_those_who_kill_the_body.htm">Will he fulfill your heart's desires?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/philistine-ammonite_oppression_verified.htm">(Judges 10:7) Is there any historical or archaeological verification of simultaneous oppression by Philistines and Ammonites?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_psalm_109_oppose_love_for_enemies.htm">If Jesus taught love for enemies (Matthew 5:44), why does Psalm 109 appear to endorse the exact opposite stance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/contradictions_in_1_samuel_4_on_eli's_sons.htm">Are there any contradictions between 1 Samuel 4 and other biblical accounts regarding the fate of Eli's sons or the Ark's movements?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/12-4.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">“You have not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">wronged us</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲשַׁקְתָּ֖נוּ</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·šaq·tā·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6231.htm">Strong's 6231: </a> </span><span class="str2">To press upon, oppress, defraud, violate, overflow</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֣א</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">oppressed us,”</span><br /><span class="heb">רַצּוֹתָ֑נוּ</span> <span class="translit">(raṣ·ṣō·w·ṯā·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7533.htm">Strong's 7533: </a> </span><span class="str2">To crack in pieces</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they replied,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֣אמְר֔וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive 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">“nor</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹֽא־</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">have you taken</span><br /><span class="heb">לָקַ֥חְתָּ</span> <span class="translit">(lā·qaḥ·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">anything</span><br /><span class="heb">מְאֽוּמָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(mə·’ū·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> </span><span class="str2">A speck, point, nothing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the hand</span><br /><span class="heb">מִיַּד־</span> <span class="translit">(mî·yaḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of man.”</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֖ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/12-4.htm">1 Samuel 12:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/12-4.htm">1 Samuel 12:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/12-4.htm">1 Samuel 12:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/12-4.htm">1 Samuel 12:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/12-4.htm">1 Samuel 12:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/12-4.htm">1 Samuel 12:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/12-4.htm">1 Samuel 12:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/12-4.htm">1 Samuel 12:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/12-4.htm">1 Samuel 12:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/12-4.htm">1 Samuel 12:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/12-4.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 12:4 They said You have not defrauded us (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/12-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 12:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 12:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/12-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 12:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 12:5" /></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>