1 Samuel 15:23 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, he hath also rejected thee from being king.”

1 Samuel 15:23 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

1 Samuel 15:23 in 6 Bible Translations

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1 Samuel 15:23 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as idolatry and teraphim. Because you have rejected Yahweh’s word, he has also rejected you from being king.””

1 Samuel 15:23 — World English Bible

1 Samuel 15:23 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as idolatry and teraphim. Because thou hast rejected the word of Jehovah, he hath also rejected thee from being king.”

1 Samuel 15:23 — American Standard Version

1 Samuel 15:23 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“for a sin of divination <FI>is<Fi> rebellion, and iniquity and teraphim <FI>is<Fi> stubbornness; because thou hast rejected the word of Jehovah, He also doth reject thee from <FI>being<Fi> king.'”

1 Samuel 15:23 — Young's Literal Translation

1 Samuel 15:23 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“For rebellion is [as] the sin of divination, And selfwill is [as] iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of Jehovah, He hath also rejected thee from being king.”

1 Samuel 15:23 — Darby Translation

1 Samuel 15:23 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“For rebellion is as the sinne of withcraft, and transgression is wickednesse and idolatrie. Because thou hast cast away the worde of the Lord, therefore hee hath cast away thee from being King.”

1 Samuel 15:23 — Geneva Bible

1 Samuel 15:23 in Context — 1 Samuel 15

21 Mas el pueblo tomó del despojo ovejas y vacas, las primicias del anatema, para sacrificarlas á Jehová tu Dios en Gilgal.

22 Y Samuel dijo: ¿Tiene Jehová tanto contentamiento con los holocaustos y víctimas, como en obedecer á las palabras de Jehová? Ciertamente el obedecer es mejor que los sacrificios; y el prestar atención que el sebo de los carneros:

23 Porque como pecado de adivinación es la rebelión, y como ídolos é idolatría el infringir. Por cuanto tú desechaste la palabra de Jehová, él también te ha desechado para que no seas rey.

24 Entonces Saúl dijo á Samuel: Yo he pecado; que he quebrantado el dicho de Jehová y tus palabras: porque temí al pueblo, consentí á la voz de ellos. Perdona pues ahora mi pecado,

25 Y vuelve conmigo para que adore á Jehová.

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What Does 1 Samuel 15:23 Mean?

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