1 Samuel 2:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
And if any man said unto him, Let them not fail to burn the fat presently, and then take as much as your soul desires; then he would answer him, Nay; but you shall give it me now: and if not, I will take it by force.
1 Samuel 2:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And if the man said unto him, They will surely burn the fat first, and then take as much as thy soul desireth; then he would say, Nay, but thou shalt give it me now: and if not, I will take it by force.
1 Samuel 2:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
And if any man said to him, “The fat must be burned first; then you may take whatever you want,” the servant would reply, “No, you must give it to me right now. If you refuse, I will take it by force!”
1 Samuel 2:16 (BSB)
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What does 1 Samuel 2:16 say?
1 Samuel 2:16 in modern King James wording reads: "And if any man said unto him, Let them not fail to burn the fat presently, and then take as much as your soul desires; then he would answer him, Nay; but you shall give it me now: and if not, I will take it by force."
Where is 1 Samuel 2:16 found in the Bible?
1 Samuel 2:16 is verse 16 of chapter 2 of the book of 1 Samuel, in the Old Testament. 1 Samuel has 31 chapters.
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