And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested. Treasury of Scripture called. 1 Chronicles 16:8 Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name, make known his deeds among the people. Genesis 12:8 And he removed from there to a mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east... Job 12:4 I am as one mocked of his neighbor, who calls on God, and he answers him: the just upright man is laughed to scorn. Psalm 55:16 As for me, I will call on God; and the LORD shall save me. Psalm 99:6 Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them that call on his name; they called on the LORD, and he answered them. Psalm 116:2-4 Because he has inclined his ear to me, therefore will I call on him as long as I live... Jeremiah 33:3 Call to me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you know not. Romans 10:12-14 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich to all that call on him... 1 Corinthians 1:2 To the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints... the God. Genesis 32:28 And he said, Your name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince have you power with God and with men... Genesis 33:20 And he erected there an altar, and called it EleloheIsrael. 1 Samuel 1:17 Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant you your petition that you have asked of him. Isaiah 41:17 When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue fails for thirst, I the LORD will hear them... Oh that, etc. Heb. If thou wilt, etc. Luke 19:42 Saying, If you had known, even you, at least in this your day... bless me. Genesis 12:2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing: Genesis 32:26 And he said, Let me go, for the day breaks. And he said, I will not let you go, except you bless me. Psalm 72:17 His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him... Acts 3:26 To you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities. Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: enlarge. Joshua 17:14-18 And the children of Joseph spoke to Joshua, saying, Why have you given me but one lot and one portion to inherit... Judges 1:27-36 Neither did Manasseh drive out the inhabitants of Bethshean and her towns, nor Taanach and her towns... Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the LORD, it makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. thine hand. Psalm 119:173 Let your hand help me; for I have chosen your precepts. Isaiah 41:10 Fear you not; for I am with you: be not dismayed; for I am your God: I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you... John 10:28 And I give to them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. that thou. Genesis 48:16 The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them... Proverbs 30:8 Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For your is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. Romans 12:9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; hold to that which is good. Romans 16:19 For your obedience is come abroad to all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise to that which is good... 2 Timothy 4:18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me to his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever... keep me. Heb. do me. that it may. Psalm 32:3,4 When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long... Psalm 51:8,12 Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which you have broken may rejoice... Matthew 26:75 And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said to him, Before the cock crow, you shall deny me thrice. And he went out... John 21:17 He said to him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, love you me? Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, Love you me?... 2 Corinthians 2:1-7 But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness... Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby you are sealed to the day of redemption. Revelation 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. God granted. 1 Kings 3:7-13 And now, O LORD my God, you have made your servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child... Job 22:27,28 You shall make your prayer to him, and he shall hear you, and you shall pay your vows... Psalm 21:4 He asked life of you, and you gave it him, even length of days for ever and ever. Psalm 65:2 O you that hear prayer, to you shall all flesh come. Psalm 66:19,20 But truly God has heard me; he has attended to the voice of my prayer... Psalm 116:1,2 I love the LORD, because he has heard my voice and my supplications... Matthew 7:7-11 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you... Ephesians 3:20 Now to him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,
Context Descendants of Judah
1The sons of Judah; Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal. 2And Reaiah the son of Shobal begat Jahath; and Jahath begat Ahumai, and Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites. 3And these were of the father of Etam; Jezreel, and Ishma, and Idbash: and the name of their sister was Hazelelponi: 4And Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah, the father of Bethlehem. 5And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah. 6And Naarah bore him Ahuzam, and Hepher, and Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the sons of Naarah. 7And the sons of Helah were, Zereth, and Jezoar, and Ethnan. 8And Coz begat Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum. 9And Jabez was more honorable than his brothers: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bore him with sorrow. 10And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested. 11And Chelub the brother of Shuah begat Mehir, which was the father of Eshton. 12And Eshton begat Bethrapha, and Paseah, and Tehinnah the father of Irnahash. These are the men of Rechah. 13And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath. 14And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab, the father of the valley of Charashim; for they were craftsmen. 15And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh; Iru, Elah, and Naam: and the sons of Elah, even Kenaz. 16And the sons of Jehaleleel; Ziph, and Ziphah, Tiria, and Asareel. 17And the sons of Ezra were, Jether, and Mered, and Epher, and Jalon: and she bore Miriam, and Shammai, and Ishbah the father of Eshtemoa. 18And his wife Jehudijah bore Jered the father of Gedor, and Heber the father of Socho, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah. And these are the sons of Bithiah the daughter of Pharaoh, which Mered took. 19And the sons of his wife Hodiah the sister of Naham, the father of Keilah the Garmite, and Eshtemoa the Maachathite. 20And the sons of Shimon were, Amnon, and Rinnah, Benhanan, and Tilon. And the sons of Ishi were, Zoheth, and Benzoheth. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my border, and that thy hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it be not to my sorrow! And God granted him that which he requested.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Jabes called upon the God of Israel, saying: If blessing thou wilt bless me, and wilt enlarge my borders, and thy hand be with me, and thou save me from being oppressed by evil. And God granted him the things he prayed for.
Darby Bible Translation
And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, Oh that thou wouldest richly bless me, and enlarge my border, and that thy hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God brought about what he had requested.
King James Bible
And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.
Young's Literal Translation
And Jabez calleth to the God of Israel, saying, 'If blessing Thou dost bless me, then Thou hast made great my border, and Thy hand hath been with me, and Thou hast kept me from evil -- not to grieve me;' and God bringeth in that which he asked.
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