1 Samuel 5:5

Therefore neither the priests of Dagon, nor any that come into Dagon's house, tread on the threshold of Dagon in Ashdod unto this day.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 5:5

BSB

That is why, to this day, the priests of Dagon and all who enter the temple of Dagon in Ashdod do not step on the threshold.

AKJV

Therefore neither the priests of Dagon, nor any that come into Dagon's house, tread on the threshold of Dagon in Ashdod to this day.

CPDV

Moreover, only the trunk of Dagon remained in its place. For this reason, the priests of Dagon, and all who enter his temple, do not tread upon the threshold of Dagon in Ashdod, even to this day.

ERV

Therefore neither the priests of Dagon, nor any that come into Dagon's house, tread on the threshold of Dagon in Ashdod, unto this day.

NHEB

Therefore neither the priests of Dagon, nor any who come into Dagon's house, step on the threshold of Dagon in Ashdod, to this day.

SMT

Therefore the priests of Dagon, and all coming into Dagon's house, will not tread upon the threshold of Dagon in Ashdod even to this day.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 5:5

ThereforeneitherthepriestsH3548Noun MasculineofDagonH1712Proper Name MasculinenoranythatcomeH935VerbintoDagon'sH1712Proper Name Masculine houseH1004Noun Masculine treadH1869VerbonthethresholdH4670Noun MasculineofDagonH1712Proper Name MasculineinAshdodH795Proper Name LocationuntothisdayH3117Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 5:5

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

Overview of 1 Samuel 5:5

Summary

Priests avoid threshold due to curse

Place

Ashdod

Event

Threshold remains avoided

Estimated Time Period

c. 1070 BC