1 Samuel 15:29 “Moreover, the Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind, for He…”

1 Samuel 15:29

Moreover, the Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind, for He is not a man, that He should change His mind.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent.

World English Bible

Also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent; for he is not a man, that he should repent.”

American Standard Version

And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent; for he is not a man, that he should repent.

Geneva Bible 1599

For in deede the strength of Israel will not lye nor repent: for hee is not a man that hee should repent.

Darby Translation

And also the Hope of Israel will not lie nor repent; for he is not a man, that he should repent.

Young's Literal Translation

and also, the Pre-eminence of Israel doth not lie nor repent, for He [is] not a man to be penitent.'

Bible in Basic English

And further, the Glory of Israel will not say what is false, and his purpose may not be changed: for he is not a man, whose purpose may be changed.

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Cross references

“Strength”

Joel 3:16 2 Corinthians 12:9 Psalm 68:35 Isaiah 45:24 Deuteronomy 33:27 Psalm 29:11

Joel 3:16 · BSB

The LORD will roar from Zion and raise His voice from Jerusalem; heaven and earth will tremble. But the LORD will be a refuge for His people, a stronghold for the people of Israel.

2 Corinthians 12:9 · BSB

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.

Psalm 68:35 · BSB

O God, You are awesome in Your sanctuary; the God of Israel Himself gives strength and power to His people. Blessed be God!

Isaiah 45:24 · BSB

Surely they will say of Me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.’” All who rage against Him will come to Him and be put to shame.

Deuteronomy 33:27 · BSB

The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He drives out the enemy before you, giving the command, ‘Destroy him!’

Psalm 29:11 · BSB

The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.

“will not lie”

Numbers 23:19 Ezekiel 24:14 Titus 1:2 2 Timothy 2:13 Hebrews 6:18 Psalm 95:11

Numbers 23:19 · BSB

God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?

Ezekiel 24:14 · BSB

I, the LORD, have spoken; the time is coming, and I will act. I will not refrain or show pity, nor will I relent. I will judge you according to your ways and deeds,’ declares the Lord GOD.”

Titus 1:2 · BSB

in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began.

2 Timothy 2:13 · BSB

if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.

Hebrews 6:18 · BSB

Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged.

Psalm 95:11 · BSB

So I swore on oath in My anger, “They shall never enter My rest.”

Also

1 Chronicles 29:11

1 Chronicles 29:11 · BSB

Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

28So Samuel said to him, “The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today and has given it to your neighbor who is better than you.

30“I have sinned,” Saul replied. “Please honor me now before the elders of my people and before Israel. Come back with me, so that I may worship the LORD your God.”

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