1 Samuel 15:29

And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 15:29

BSB

Moreover, the Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind, for He is not a man, that He should change His mind."

AKJV

And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent.

CPDV

Moreover, the One who triumphs within Israel will not spare, and he will not be moved to repentance. For he is not a man, that he should repent."

ERV

And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man. that he should repent.

NHEB

And also the Eternal One of Israel will not retract or change his mind; for he is not a man that he should change his mind."

SMT

And also the glory of Israel will not lie, and he will not lament: for he not a man to lament.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 15:29

AndalsotheStrengthH5331Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculinewillnotlieH8266VerbnorrepentH5162VerbforheisnotamanH120Noun MasculinethatheshouldrepentH5162Verb

Commentary for 1 Samuel 15:29

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

Overview of 1 Samuel 15:29

Summary

God is unchanging and firm

Event

Samuel affirms God's nature

Estimated Time Period

c. 1050 BC