1 Samuel 2:25 “If a man sins against another man, God can intercede for him; but if a…”

1 Samuel 2:25

If a man sins against another man, God can intercede for him; but if a man sins against the LORD, who can intercede for him?” But they would not listen to their father, since the LORD intended to put them to death.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the LORD, who shall intreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the LORD would slay them.

World English Bible

If one man sins against another, God will judge him; but if a man sins against the LORD, who will intercede for him?” Notwithstanding, they didn’t listen to the voice of their father, because the LORD intended to kill them.

American Standard Version

If one man sin against another, God shall judge him; but if a man sin against Jehovah, who shall entreat for him? Notwithstanding, they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because Jehovah was minded to slay them.

Geneva Bible 1599

If one man sinne against another, the Iudge shall iudge it: but if a man sinne against the Lord, who will pleade for him? Notwithstanding they obeyed not the voyce of their father, because the Lord would slay them.

Darby Translation

If one man sin against another, God will judge him; but if a man sin against Jehovah, who shall intreat for him? But they hearkened not to the voice of their father, for Jehovah was minded to slay them.

Young's Literal Translation

If a man sin against a man, then hath God judged him; but if against Jehovah a man sin, who doth pray for him?' and they hearken not to the voice of their father, though Jehovah hath delighted to put them to death.

Bible in Basic English

If one man does wrong to another, God will be his judge: but if a man's sin is against the Lord, who will take up his cause? But they gave no attention to the voice of their father, for it was the Lord's purpose to send destruction on them.

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Cross references

“sin against”

Deuteronomy 17:8–12 Deuteronomy 25:1–3

Deuteronomy 17:8–12 · BSB

If a case is too difficult for you to judge, whether the controversy within your gates is regarding bloodshed, lawsuits, or assaults, you must go up to the place the LORD your God will choose.

Deuteronomy 25:1–3 · BSB

If there is a dispute between men, they are to go to court to be judged, so that the innocent may be acquitted and the guilty condemned.

“if a man”

1 Samuel 3:14 Hebrews 10:26 Numbers 15:30 Psalm 51:4 Psalm 51:16

1 Samuel 3:14 · BSB

Therefore I have sworn to the house of Eli, ‘The iniquity of Eli’s house shall never be atoned for by sacrifice or offering.’”

Hebrews 10:26 · BSB

If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains,

Numbers 15:30 · BSB

But the person who sins defiantly, whether a native or foreigner, blasphemes the LORD. That person shall be cut off from among his people.

Psalm 51:4 · BSB

Against You, You only, have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight, so that You may be proved right when You speak and blameless when You judge.

Psalm 51:16 · BSB

For You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; You take no pleasure in burnt offerings.

“who shall”

1 Timothy 2:5 Hebrews 7:25

1 Timothy 2:5 · BSB

For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,

Hebrews 7:25 · BSB

Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.

“hearkened”

Joshua 11:20 Proverbs 15:10 2 Chronicles 25:16 Deuteronomy 2:30 John 12:39 John 12:40

Joshua 11:20 · BSB

For it was of the LORD to harden their hearts to engage Israel in battle, so that they would be set apart for destruction and would receive no mercy, being annihilated as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Proverbs 15:10 · BSB

Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.

2 Chronicles 25:16 · BSB

While he was still speaking, the king asked, “Have we made you the counselor to the king? Stop! Why be struck down?” So the prophet stopped, but he said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have d…

Deuteronomy 2:30 · BSB

But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass through, for the LORD your God had made his spirit stubborn and his heart obstinate, that He might deliver him into your hand, as is the case this day.

John 12:39 · BSB

For this reason they were unable to believe. For again, Isaiah says:

John 12:40 · BSB

“He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so that they cannot see with their eyes, and understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.”

Also

Deuteronomy 1:17

Deuteronomy 1:17 · BSB

Show no partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgment belongs to God. And bring to me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.”

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

In context

24No, my sons; it is not a good report I hear circulating among the LORD’s people.

26And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with man.

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