1 Chronicles 4:9

And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.

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Other Translations for 1 Chronicles 4:9

BSB

Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him in pain."

AKJV

And Jabez was more honorable than his brothers: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bore him with sorrow.

CPDV

But Jabez was renown, more so than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, "For I bore him in sorrow."

ERV

And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.

NHEB

And Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother named him Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him with pain."

SMT

And Jabez was honorable above his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, For I bare with pain.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Chronicles 4:9

AndJabezH3258wasmorehonourableH3513VerbthanhisbrethrenH251Noun MasculineandhismotherH517Noun Feminine calledH7121VerbhisnameH8034Noun Masculine JabezH3258 sayingH559VerbBecauseIbareH3205VerbhimwithsorrowH6090Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Chronicles 4:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Chronicles 4:9

Summary

Jabez surpassed kinfolk through honor

Event

Honorable distinction noted

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC