1 Samuel 15:23

AKJV Bible

For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, he has also rejected you from being king.

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1 Samuel 15:23 in Bible Translations

American King James Version (AKJV)

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For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, he has also rejected you from being king.

King James Bible (KJV)Read 1 Samuel 15:23 in 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.

American Standard Version (ASV)Read 1 Samuel 15:23 in ASV →

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.

Douay Rheims Bible (DRB)Read 1 Samuel 15:23 in DRB →

Because it is like the sin of witchcraft, to rebel: and like the crime of idolatry, to refuse to obey. Forasmuch therefore as thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, the Lord hath also rejected thee from being king.

Darby Bible Translation (DBT)Read 1 Samuel 15:23 in DBT →

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.

English Revised Version (ERV)Read 1 Samuel 15:23 in ERV →

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

Webster Bible Translation (WBT)Read 1 Samuel 15:23 in WBT →

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.

World English Bible (WEB)Read 1 Samuel 15:23 in WEB →

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)Read 1 Samuel 15:23 in YLT →

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

Weymouth New Testament (WNT)Read 1 Samuel 15:23 in WNT →

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1 Samuel 15:23 in Bible Translations

American King James Version (AKJV)

Primary

For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, he has also rejected you from being king.

King James Bible (KJV)Read 1 Samuel 15:23 in 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.

American Standard Version (ASV)Read 1 Samuel 15:23 in ASV →

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.

Douay Rheims Bible (DRB)Read 1 Samuel 15:23 in DRB →

Darby Bible Translation (DBT)Read 1 Samuel 15:23 in DBT →

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.

English Revised Version (ERV)Read 1 Samuel 15:23 in ERV →

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

Webster Bible Translation (WBT)Read 1 Samuel 15:23 in WBT →

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.

World English Bible (WEB)Read 1 Samuel 15:23 in WEB →

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)Read 1 Samuel 15:23 in YLT →

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

Weymouth New Testament (WNT)Read 1 Samuel 15:23 in WNT →

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Read 1 Samuel 15:23 in Other Translations

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About Bible Translations

Different translations use various approaches: formal equivalence (word-for-word), dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought), and paraphrase. Each has strengths for different study purposes.

Learn about translation methods →King James Version →American Standard Version →