1 Samuel 12:21

And turn ye not aside: for then should ye go after vain things, which cannot profit nor deliver; for they are vain.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 12:21

BSB
Do not turn aside after worthless things that cannot profit you or deliver you, for they are empty.
AKJV
And turn you not aside: for then should you go after vain things, which cannot profit nor deliver; for they are vain.
CPDV
And do not choose to turn aside after vanities, which will never benefit you, nor rescue you, since they are empty.
ERV
and turn ye not aside: for then should ye go after vain things which cannot profit nor deliver, for they are vain.
NHEB
Do not turn aside to go after vain things which can't profit nor deliver, for they are vain.
SMT
And ye shall not turn aside: for after vanities which will not profit, and they will not deliver, for they are vanities.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 12:21

AndturnyenotasideH5493VerbforthenshouldyegoafterH310Adverb PrepositionConjunctionvainH8414Noun MasculinethingswhichcannotprofitH3276VerbnordeliverH5337VerbfortheyarevainH8414Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 12:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 12:21
Summary
Idols cannot help; pursue only God
Place
Israel
Event
Samuel warns against false gods
Estimated Time Period
c. 1050 BC
Category
Teaching