1 Kings 8:46
New International Version
“When they sin against you—for there is no one who does not sin—and you become angry with them and give them over to their enemies, who take them captive to their own lands, far away or near;

New Living Translation
“If they sin against you—and who has never sinned?—you might become angry with them and let their enemies conquer them and take them captive to their land far away or near.

English Standard Version
“If they sin against you—for there is no one who does not sin—and you are angry with them and give them to an enemy, so that they are carried away captive to the land of the enemy, far off or near,

Berean Standard Bible
When they sin against You—for there is no one who does not sin—and You become angry with them and deliver them to an enemy who takes them as captives to his own land, whether far or near,

King James Bible
If they sin against thee, (for there is no man that sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captives unto the land of the enemy, far or near;

New King James Version
“When they sin against You (for there is no one who does not sin), and You become angry with them and deliver them to the enemy, and they take them captive to the land of the enemy, far or near;

New American Standard Bible
“When they sin against You (for there is no person who does not sin) and You are angry with them and turn them over to an enemy, so that they take them away captive to the land of the enemy, distant or near;

NASB 1995
“When they sin against You (for there is no man who does not sin) and You are angry with them and deliver them to an enemy, so that they take them away captive to the land of the enemy, far off or near;

NASB 1977
“When they sin against Thee (for there is no man who does not sin) and Thou art angry with them and dost deliver them to an enemy, so that they take them away captive to the land of the enemy, far off or near;

Legacy Standard Bible
“When they sin against You (for there is no man who does not sin) and You are angry with them and give them over to an enemy, so that they take them away captive to the land of the enemy, far off or near;

Amplified Bible
“When they sin against You (for there is no man who does not sin) and You are angry with them and hand them over to the enemy, so that they are carried away captive to the enemy’s land, [whether] far away or near;

Christian Standard Bible
When they sin against you — for there is no one who does not sin — and you are angry with them and hand them over to the enemy, and their captors deport them to the enemy’s country — whether distant or nearby —

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When they sin against You— for there is no one who does not sin— and You are angry with them and hand them over to the enemy, and their captors deport them to the enemy’s country— whether distant or nearby—

American Standard Version
If they sin against thee (for there is no man that sinneth not), and thou be angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captive unto the land of the enemy, far off or near;

Contemporary English Version
Everyone sins. But when your people sin against you, suppose you get angry enough to let their enemies drag them away to foreign countries.

English Revised Version
If they sin against thee, (for there is no man that sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captive unto the land of the enemy, far off or near;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"They may sin against you. (No one is sinless.) You may become angry with them and hand them over to an enemy who takes them to [another] country as captives, [whether it is] far or near.

Good News Translation
"When your people sin against you--and there is no one who does not sin--and in your anger you let their enemies defeat them and take them as prisoners to some other land, even if that land is far away,

International Standard Version
"When they sin against you—because there isn't a single human being who doesn't sin—and you become angry with them and deliver them over to their enemy, who takes them away captive to the land that belongs to their enemy, whether near or far away,

Majority Standard Bible
When they sin against You—for there is no one who does not sin—and You become angry with them and deliver them to an enemy who takes them as captives to his own land, whether far or near,

NET Bible
"The time will come when your people will sin against you (for there is no one who is sinless!) and you will be angry with them and deliver them over to their enemies, who will take them as prisoners to their own land, whether far away or close by.

New Heart English Bible
If they sin against you (for there is no man who doesn't sin), and you are angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captive to the land of the enemy, far off or near;

Webster's Bible Translation
If they shall sin against thee, (for there is no man that sinneth not,) and thou shalt be angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captives to the land of the enemy, far or near;

World English Bible
If they sin against you (for there is no man who doesn’t sin), and you are angry with them and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captive to the land of the enemy, far off or near;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
When they sin against You (for there is not a man who does not sin), and You have been angry with them, and have given them up before an enemy, and they have taken captive their captivity to the land of the enemy far off or near;

Young's Literal Translation
'When they sin against Thee (for there is not a man who sinneth not), and Thou hast been angry with them, and hast given them up before an enemy, and they have taken captive their captivity unto the land of the enemy far off or near;

Smith's Literal Translation
For they will sin against thee (for no man which will not sin) and thou wert angry with them and gave them before the enemy, and they carried them away their captives to the land of the enemy, far off or near;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But if they sin against thee (for there is no man who sinneth not) and thou being angry deliver them up to their enemies, so that they be led away captives into the land of their enemies far or near;

Catholic Public Domain Version
But if they sin against you, for there is no man who does not sin, and you, being angry, deliver them to their enemies, and they will have been led away as captives to the land of their enemies, whether far or near,

New American Bible
“When they sin against you (for there is no one who does not sin), and in your anger against them you deliver them to an enemy, so that their captors carry them off to the land of the enemy, far or near,

New Revised Standard Version
“If they sin against you—for there is no one who does not sin—and you are angry with them and give them to an enemy, so that they are carried away captive to the land of the enemy, far off or near;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
When they sin against thee (for there is no man who does not sin), and thou be angry with them and deliver them to the enemy so that they carry them away captives to the land of their enemies, far or near;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
When they sin against you, because there is not a man who does not sin, and you are angry against them and you hand them over before enemies and their captors take them captive to the land of their enemies, which is far or near
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
If they sin against Thee--for there is no man that sinneth not--and Thou be angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captive unto the land of the enemy, far off or near;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
If it be that they shall sin against thee, (for there is not a man who will not sin,) and thou shalt bring them and deliver them up before their enemies, and they that take them captive shall carry them to a land far or near,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Solomon's Prayer of Dedication
45then may You hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and may You uphold their cause. 46When they sin against You— for there is no one who does not sin— and You become angry with them and deliver them to an enemy who takes them as captives to his own land, whether far or near, 47and when they come to their senses in the land to which they were taken, and they repent and plead with You in the land of their captors, saying, ‘We have sinned and done wrong; we have acted wickedly,’…

Cross References
2 Chronicles 6:36
When they sin against You—for there is no one who does not sin—and You become angry with them and deliver them to an enemy who takes them as captives to a land far or near,

Romans 3:23
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Ecclesiastes 7:20
Surely there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins.

Psalm 130:3
If You, O LORD, kept track of iniquities, then who, O Lord, could stand?

Isaiah 53:6
We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all.

Proverbs 20:9
Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?

James 3:2
We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.

Psalm 143:2
Do not bring Your servant into judgment, for no one alive is righteous before You.

1 John 1:8-10
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. / If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. / If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us.

Isaiah 64:6
Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind.

Jeremiah 2:35
you say, ‘I am innocent. Surely His anger will turn from me.’ Behold, I will judge you, because you say, ‘I have not sinned.’

Romans 3:9-12
What then? Are we any better? Not at all. For we have already made the charge that Jews and Greeks alike are all under sin. / As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one. / There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. ...

Psalm 14:1-3
For the choirmaster. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good. / The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God. / All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.

Romans 7:14-25
We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. / I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do, I do not do. But what I hate, I do. / And if I do what I do not want to do, I admit that the law is good. ...

Galatians 3:22
But the Scripture pronounces all things confined by sin, so that by faith in Jesus Christ the promise might be given to those who believe.


Treasury of Scripture

If they sin against you, (for there is no man that sins not,) and you be angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captives to the land of the enemy, far or near;

there is no man

2 Chronicles 6:36
If they sin against thee, (for there is no man which sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them over before their enemies, and they carry them away captives unto a land far off or near;

Job 14:4
Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one.

Job 15:14-16
What is man, that he should be clean? and he which is born of a woman, that he should be righteous? …

unto the land

Leviticus 26:34-39
Then shall the land enjoy her sabbaths, as long as it lieth desolate, and ye be in your enemies' land; even then shall the land rest, and enjoy her sabbaths…

Deuteronomy 4:26,27
I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that ye shall soon utterly perish from off the land whereunto ye go over Jordan to possess it; ye shall not prolong your days upon it, but shall utterly be destroyed…

Deuteronomy 28:36,54-68
The LORD shall bring thee, and thy king which thou shalt set over thee, unto a nation which neither thou nor thy fathers have known; and there shalt thou serve other gods, wood and stone…

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1 Kings 8
1. The feast of the temple
12. Solomon's blessing
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54. Solomon's blessing
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When they sin against You
This phrase acknowledges the inevitability of human sinfulness. The Hebrew word for "sin" here is "חָטָא" (chata), which means to miss the mark or to fail. This reflects the biblical understanding that all humans fall short of God's perfect standards. The phrase sets the stage for the need for divine mercy and forgiveness, recognizing that sin is an inherent part of the human condition.

for there is no one who does not sin
This universal statement about human nature is echoed in other parts of Scripture, such as Romans 3:23. The Hebrew word "אֵין" (ein) means "there is not," emphasizing the totality of this truth. It serves as a humbling reminder of our need for God's grace and the futility of self-righteousness. This acknowledgment of universal sinfulness is foundational to the biblical narrative of redemption.

and You become angry with them
The phrase reflects God's righteous response to sin. The Hebrew word for "angry" is "קָצַף" (qatsaph), which conveys a sense of indignation or wrath. This is not a capricious anger but a just response to the violation of His holy standards. It underscores the seriousness of sin and the reality of divine justice, reminding believers of the importance of repentance and obedience.

and deliver them to an enemy
Here, the word "deliver" comes from the Hebrew "נָתַן" (nathan), meaning to give or hand over. This action is a form of divine discipline, intended to bring about repentance and restoration. The historical context of Israel's captivity serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of persistent disobedience. It highlights God's sovereignty and His use of nations to fulfill His purposes.

who takes them captive
The phrase "takes them captive" uses the Hebrew "שָׁבָה" (shabah), meaning to capture or carry away. This reflects the historical reality of exile faced by Israel and Judah. Captivity is both a physical and spiritual metaphor for the bondage of sin, illustrating the need for deliverance and the hope of eventual redemption through God's intervention.

to his own land, far or near
This phrase emphasizes the extent of the exile, whether geographically distant or close. The Hebrew words "רָחוֹק" (rachowq) and "קָרוֹב" (qarowb) mean "far" and "near," respectively. It signifies that no matter the distance, God's people are never beyond His reach or care. This serves as a reminder of God's omnipresence and His ability to restore and gather His people from any corner of the earth.

Verse 46. - If they sin against thee (for there is no man that sinneth not), and thou be angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy [Heb. give them before an enemy], so that they carry them away captives unto the land of the enemy, fax or near;

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When
כִּ֣י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

they sin
יֶֽחֶטְאוּ־ (ye·ḥeṭ·’ū-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn

against You—
לָ֗ךְ (lāḵ)
Preposition | second person feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew

for
כִּ֣י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

there is no
אֵ֤ין (’ên)
Adverb
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

one
אָדָם֙ (’ā·ḏām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being

who
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

does not
לֹא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

sin—
יֶחֱטָ֔א (ye·ḥĕ·ṭā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn

and You become angry
וְאָנַפְתָּ֣ (wə·’ā·nap̄·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 599: To breathe hard, be enraged

with them
בָ֔ם (ḇām)
Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew

and deliver them
וּנְתַתָּ֖ם (ū·nə·ṯat·tām)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

to
לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

an enemy
אוֹיֵ֑ב (’ō·w·yêḇ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary

who takes them
וְשָׁב֤וּם (wə·šā·ḇūm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural | third person masculine plural
Strong's 7617: To transport into captivity

as captives
שֹֽׁבֵיהֶם֙ (šō·ḇê·hem)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 7617: To transport into captivity

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

his own
הָאוֹיֵ֔ב (hā·’ō·w·yêḇ)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary

land,
אֶ֣רֶץ (’e·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land

whether far
רְחוֹקָ֖ה (rə·ḥō·w·qāh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 7350: Remote, of place, time, precious

or
א֥וֹ (’ōw)
Conjunction
Strong's 176: Desire, if

near,
קְרוֹבָֽה׃ (qə·rō·w·ḇāh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 7138: Near


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