2 Samuel 12:14 “Nevertheless, because by this deed you have shown utter contempt for t…”

2 Samuel 12:14

Nevertheless, because by this deed you have shown utter contempt for the word of the LORD, the son born to you will surely die.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die.

World English Bible

However, because by this deed you have given great occasion to the LORD’s enemies to blaspheme, the child also who is born to you will surely die.”

American Standard Version

Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of Jehovah to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die.

Geneva Bible 1599

Howbeit because by this deede thou hast caused the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme, the childe that is borne vnto thee shall surely die.

Darby Translation

Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of Jehovah to blaspheme, even the child that is born to thee shall certainly die.

Young's Literal Translation

only, because thou hast caused the enemies of Jehovah greatly to despise by this thing, also the son who is born to thee doth surely die.'

Bible in Basic English

But still, because you have had no respect for the Lord, death will certainly overtake the child who has newly come to birth.

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Cross references

“by this deed”

Romans 2:24 Isaiah 52:5 Nehemiah 5:9 Psalm 74:10 Ezekiel 36:20–23 Matthew 18:7

Romans 2:24 · BSB

As it is written: “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.”

Isaiah 52:5 · BSB

And now what have I here? declares the LORD. For My people have been taken without cause; those who rule them taunt, declares the LORD, and My name is blasphemed continually all day long.

Nehemiah 5:9 · BSB

So I continued, “What you are doing is not right. Shouldn’t you walk in the fear of our God to avoid the reproach of our foreign enemies?

Psalm 74:10 · BSB

How long, O God, will the enemy taunt You? Will the foe revile Your name forever?

Ezekiel 36:20–23 · BSB

And wherever they went among the nations, they profaned My holy name, because it was said of them, ‘These are the people of the LORD, yet they had to leave His land.’

Matthew 18:7 · BSB

Woe to the world for the causes of sin. These stumbling blocks must come, but woe to the man through whom they come!

“the child”

Psalm 89:31–33 Psalm 94:12 Hebrews 12:6 Revelation 3:19 Amos 3:2 1 Corinthians 11:32

Psalm 89:31–33 · BSB

if they violate My statutes and fail to keep My commandments,

Psalm 94:12 · BSB

Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law,

Hebrews 12:6 · BSB

For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.”

Revelation 3:19 · BSB

Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.

Amos 3:2 · BSB

“Only you have I known from all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.”

1 Corinthians 11:32 · BSB

But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world.

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

In context

13Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the LORD.” “The LORD has taken away your sin,” Nathan replied. “You will not die.

15After Nathan had gone home, the LORD struck the child that Uriah’s wife had borne to David, and he became ill.

Read 2 Samuel 12