Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “You have not cheated or oppressed us,” they replied. “You have not taken anything from anyone’s hand.” New Living Translation “No,” they replied, “you have never cheated or oppressed us, and you have never taken even a single bribe.” English Standard Version They said, “You have not defrauded us or oppressed us or taken anything from any man’s hand.” Berean Standard Bible “You have not cheated us or oppressed us,” they replied, “nor have you taken anything from the hand of man.” King James Bible And they said, Thou hast not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither hast thou taken ought of any man's hand. New King James Version And they said, “You have not cheated us or oppressed us, nor have you taken anything from any man’s hand.” New American Standard Bible And they said, “You have not exploited us or oppressed us, or taken anything from anyone’s hand.” NASB 1995 They said, “You have not defrauded us or oppressed us or taken anything from any man’s hand.” NASB 1977 And they said, “You have not defrauded us, or oppressed us, or taken anything from any man’s hand.” Legacy Standard Bible And they said, “You have not extorted us or oppressed us or taken anything from any man’s hand.” Amplified Bible They said, “You have not exploited us or oppressed us or taken anything at all from a man’s hand.” Christian Standard Bible “You haven’t wronged us, you haven’t mistreated us, and you haven’t taken anything from anyone,” they responded. Holman Christian Standard Bible “You haven’t wronged us, you haven’t mistreated us, and you haven’t taken anything from anyone’s hand,” they responded. American Standard Version And they said, Thou hast not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither hast thou taken aught of any man's hand. Contemporary English Version "No," the Israelites answered. "You've never cheated us in any way!" English Revised Version And they said, Thou hast not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither hast thou taken aught of any man's hand. GOD'S WORD® Translation They answered, "You didn't cheat us, oppress us, or take anything from anyone." Good News Translation The people answered, "No, you have not cheated us or oppressed us; you have not taken anything from anyone." International Standard Version They said, "You haven't cheated us or oppressed us, and you haven't taken anything from anyone's hand." Majority Standard Bible ?You have not cheated us or oppressed us,? they replied, ?nor have you taken anything from the hand of man.? NET Bible They replied, "You have not wronged us or oppressed us. You have not taken anything from the hand of anyone." New Heart English Bible They said, "You have not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither have you taken anything of any man's hand." Webster's Bible Translation And they said thou hast not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither hast thou taken aught from any man's hand. World English Bible They said, “You have not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither have you taken anything from anyone’s hand.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they say, “You have not oppressed us, nor have you crushed us, nor have you taken anything from the hand of anyone.” Young's Literal Translation And they say, 'Thou hast not oppressed us, nor hast thou crushed us, nor hast thou taken from the hand of any one anything.' Smith's Literal Translation And they will say, Thou didst not oppress us, and thou didst not vex us, and thou didst not take any thing from man's hand. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they said: Thou hast not wronged us, nor oppressed us, nor taken ought at any man's hand. Catholic Public Domain Version And they said, “You have not falsely accused us, nor oppressed us, nor have you taken anything from the hand of anyone.” New American Bible They replied, “You have neither cheated us, nor oppressed us, nor accepted anything from anyone.” New Revised Standard Version They said, “You have not defrauded us or oppressed us or taken anything from the hand of anyone.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they said to him, You have not defrauded us nor oppressed us, neither have you taken anything from any one of us. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated They were saying to him: “You have not defrauded us, neither have you oppressed us, and you have not taken a thing from any man of us!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they said: 'Thou hast not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither hast thou taken aught of any man's hand.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And they said to Samuel, Thou hast not injured us, and thou hast not oppressed us; and thou hast not afflicted us, and thou hast not taken anything from any one's hand. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Samuel's Farewell Address…3Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you.” 4“You have not wronged us or oppressed us,” they replied, “nor have you taken anything from the hand of man.” 5Samuel said to them, “The LORD is a witness against you, and His anointed is a witness today, that you have not found anything in my hand.” “He is a witness,” they replied.… Cross References Acts 24:16 In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man. 2 Corinthians 1:12 For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God. 1 Thessalonians 2:10 You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed. Philippians 2:15 so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world 1 Peter 3:16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:2 Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. 1 Timothy 3:7 Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil. Romans 12:17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. 1 Peter 2:12 Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us. 1 Corinthians 4:4 My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me. 2 Corinthians 8:21 For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men. 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Abstain from every form of evil. Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Luke 3:14 Then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” “Do not take money by force or false accusation,” he said. “Be content with your wages.” Hebrews 13:18 Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way. Treasury of Scripture And they said, You have not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither have you taken ought of any man's hand. Psalm 37:5,6 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass… Daniel 6:4 Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him. 3 John 1:12 Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true. Jump to Previous Aught Cheated Cruel Crushed Defrauded Hand Injured Oppressed Ought UntrueJump to Next Aught Cheated Cruel Crushed Defrauded Hand Injured Oppressed Ought Untrue1 Samuel 12 1. Samuel testifies his integrity6. He reproves the people of ingratitude 16. He terrifies them with thunder in harvest time 20. he comforts them in God's mercy You have not cheated us or oppressed us, This phrase is part of Samuel's farewell speech to the Israelites, where he seeks to establish his integrity as a leader. The context is significant as it follows the Israelites' demand for a king, which Samuel viewed as a rejection of God's direct rule. The terms "cheated" and "oppressed" reflect common grievances against leaders in ancient times, where corruption and abuse of power were prevalent. Samuel's leadership is contrasted with the potential for corruption under a monarchy, as seen later in the reigns of Saul and other kings. This statement underscores the biblical principle of righteous leadership, as seen in Deuteronomy 16:19, which warns against perverting justice. they replied, nor have you taken anything from the hand of man. Persons / Places / Events 1. SamuelThe last judge of Israel, a prophet, and a leader who anointed the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. In this chapter, he is addressing the people of Israel, reminding them of his integrity and leadership. 2. Israelites The people of Israel who are responding to Samuel's inquiry about his leadership. They affirm that Samuel has not wronged or oppressed them. 3. Gilgal The place where Samuel gathered the Israelites to renew the kingdom and where this discourse takes place. It is significant as a site of covenant renewal. 4. Saul The first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel. His reign marks the transition from the period of judges to the monarchy. 5. Judges The leaders of Israel before the establishment of the monarchy. Samuel is the last of these judges. Teaching Points Integrity in LeadershipSamuel's life exemplifies the importance of integrity and honesty in leadership. Leaders should strive to live in such a way that they can confidently ask others to testify about their character. Accountability Samuel holds himself accountable to the people, demonstrating that leaders should be transparent and open to scrutiny. Trust in God’s Provision Samuel did not take anything from others, showing reliance on God's provision. Believers are encouraged to trust God to meet their needs without resorting to unethical means. Community Affirmation The Israelites' response highlights the value of community affirmation in recognizing and supporting godly leadership. Reflecting Christ’s Character As Christians, we are called to reflect Christ's character in our dealings with others, ensuring that we do not wrong or oppress anyone. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “You have notלֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no wronged us עֲשַׁקְתָּ֖נוּ (‘ă·šaq·tā·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular | first person common plural Strong's 6231: To press upon, oppress, defraud, violate, overflow or וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no oppressed us,” רַצּוֹתָ֑נוּ (raṣ·ṣō·w·ṯā·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular | first person common plural Strong's 7533: To crack in pieces they replied, וַיֹּ֣אמְר֔וּ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say “nor וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no have you taken לָקַ֥חְתָּ (lā·qaḥ·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take anything מְאֽוּמָה׃ (mə·’ū·māh) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3972: A speck, point, nothing from the hand מִיַּד־ (mî·yaḏ-) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of man.” אִ֖ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person Links 1 Samuel 12:4 NIV1 Samuel 12:4 NLT 1 Samuel 12:4 ESV 1 Samuel 12:4 NASB 1 Samuel 12:4 KJV 1 Samuel 12:4 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 12:4 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 12:4 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 12:4 French Bible 1 Samuel 12:4 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 12:4 They said You have not defrauded us (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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