Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version This sin of the young men was very great in the LORD’s sight, for they were treating the LORD’s offering with contempt. New Living Translation So the sin of these young men was very serious in the LORD’s sight, for they treated the LORD’s offerings with contempt. English Standard Version Thus the sin of the young men was very great in the sight of the LORD, for the men treated the offering of the LORD with contempt. Berean Standard Bible Thus the sin of these young men was severe in the sight of the LORD, for they were treating the LORD’s offering with contempt. King James Bible Wherefore the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD: for men abhorred the offering of the LORD. New King James Version Therefore the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD, for men abhorred the offering of the LORD. New American Standard Bible And so the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD, for the men treated the offering of the LORD disrespectfully. NASB 1995 Thus the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD, for the men despised the offering of the LORD. NASB 1977 Thus the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD, for the men despised the offering of the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible Thus the sin of the young men was very great before Yahweh, for the men spurned the offering of Yahweh. Amplified Bible So the sin of the [two] young men [Hophni and Phinehas] was very great before the LORD, for the men treated the offering of the LORD disrespectfully. Christian Standard Bible So the servants’ sin was very severe in the presence of the LORD, because the men treated the LORD’s offering with contempt. Holman Christian Standard Bible So the servants’ sin was very severe in the presence of the LORD, because they treated the LORD’s offering with contempt. American Standard Version And the sin of the young men was very great before Jehovah; for the men despised the offering of Jehovah. Contemporary English Version Eli's sons did not show any respect for the sacrifices that the people offered. This was a terrible sin, and it made the LORD very angry. English Revised Version And the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD: for men abhorred the offering of the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation The sin of Eli's sons was a serious matter to the LORD, because these men were treating the offerings made to the LORD with contempt. Good News Translation This sin of the sons of Eli was extremely serious in the LORD's sight, because they treated the offerings to the LORD with such disrespect. International Standard Version By doing this, the sin of the young men was very serious in the LORD's sight because the men despised the LORD's offering. Majority Standard Bible Thus the sin of these young men was severe in the sight of the LORD, for they were treating the LORD?s offering with contempt. NET Bible The sin of these young men was very great in the LORD's sight, for they treated the LORD's offering with contempt. New Heart English Bible The sin of the young men was very great before the LORD; for they despised the offering of the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation Wherefore the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD: for men abhorred the offering of the LORD. World English Bible The sin of the young men was very great before Yahweh; for the men despised Yahweh’s offering. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the sin of the young men is very great [in] the presence of YHWH, for the men have despised the offering of YHWH. Young's Literal Translation And the sin of the young men is very great in the presence of Jehovah, for the men have despised the offering of Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation And the sin of the boys will be exceedingly great before Jehovah, for the men despised the gifts of Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWherefore the sin of the young men was exceeding great before the Lord: because they withdrew men from the sacrifice of the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, the sin of the servants was exceedingly great before the Lord. For they drew men away from the sacrifice of the Lord. New American Bible Thus the young men sinned grievously in the presence of the LORD, treating the offerings to the LORD with disdain. New Revised Standard Version Thus the sin of the young men was very great in the sight of the LORD; for they treated the offerings of the LORD with contempt. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWherefore the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD; because they offended the men who offered before the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the sin of the boys was very great before LORD JEHOVAH, because they angered the men before LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD; for the men dealt contemptuously with the offering of the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation So the sin of the young men was very great before the Lord, for they set at nought the offering of the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Eli's Wicked Sons…16And if any man said to him, “The fat must be burned first; then you may take whatever you want,” the servant would reply, “No, you must give it to me right now. If you refuse, I will take it by force!” 17Thus the sin of these young men was severe in the sight of the LORD, for they were treating the LORD’s offering with contempt. 18Now Samuel was ministering before the LORD—a boy wearing a linen ephod.… Cross References Leviticus 7:25 If anyone eats the fat of an animal from which a food offering may be presented to the LORD, the one who eats it must be cut off from his people. Malachi 1:6-8 “A son honors his father, and a servant his master. But if I am a father, where is My honor? And if I am a master, where is your fear of Me?” says the LORD of Hosts to you priests who despise My name. “But you ask, ‘How have we despised Your name?’ / By presenting defiled food on My altar. But you ask, ‘How have we defiled You?’ By saying that the table of the LORD is contemptible. / When you offer blind animals for sacrifice, is it not wrong? And when you present the lame and sick ones, is it not wrong? Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you or show you favor?” asks the LORD of Hosts. Malachi 2:8-9 But you have departed from the way, and your instruction has caused many to stumble. You have violated the covenant of Levi,” says the LORD of Hosts. / “So I in turn have made you despised and humiliated before all the people, because you have not kept My ways, but have shown partiality in matters of the law.” Ezekiel 22:26 Her priests do violence to My law and profane My holy things. They make no distinction between the holy and the common, and they fail to distinguish between the clean and the unclean. They disregard My Sabbaths, so that I am profaned among them. Jeremiah 23:11 “For both prophet and priest are ungodly; even in My house I have found their wickedness,” declares the LORD. Hosea 4:6-9 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children. / The more they multiplied, the more they sinned against Me; they exchanged their Glory for a thing of disgrace. / They feed on the sins of My people and set their hearts on iniquity. ... Isaiah 56:11-12 Like ravenous dogs, they are never satisfied. They are shepherds with no discernment; they all turn to their own way, each one seeking his own gain: / “Come, let me get the wine, let us imbibe the strong drink, and tomorrow will be like today, only far better!” Micah 3:11 Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they lean upon the LORD, saying, “Is not the LORD among us? No disaster can come upon us.” Jeremiah 6:13 “For from the least of them to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; from prophet to priest, all practice deceit. Ezekiel 34:2-4 “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Woe to the shepherds of Israel, who only feed themselves! Should not the shepherds feed their flock? / You eat the fat, wear the wool, and butcher the fattened sheep, but you do not feed the flock. / You have not strengthened the weak, healed the sick, bound up the injured, brought back the strays, or searched for the lost. Instead, you have ruled them with violence and cruelty. Matthew 21:12-13 Then Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves. / And He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer.’ But you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’” Mark 11:15-17 When they arrived in Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves. / And He would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. / Then Jesus began to teach them, and He declared, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’” Luke 19:45-46 Then Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were selling there. / He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be a house of prayer.’ But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’” Matthew 23:14 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter. Romans 2:24 As it is written: “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.” Treasury of Scripture Why the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD: for men abhorred the offering of the LORD. before Genesis 6:11 The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence. Genesis 10:9 He was a mighty hunter before the LORD: wherefore it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD. Genesis 13:13 But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the LORD exceedingly. abhorred Malachi 2:8,13 But ye are departed out of the way; ye have caused many to stumble at the law; ye have corrupted the covenant of Levi, saith the LORD of hosts… Matthew 18:7 Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh! Jump to Previous Abhorred Contempt Contemptuously Dealt Despised Honour Lord's Offering Offerings Presence Sight Sin Treated Treating Wherefore YoungJump to Next Abhorred Contempt Contemptuously Dealt Despised Honour Lord's Offering Offerings Presence Sight Sin Treated Treating Wherefore Young1 Samuel 2 1. Hannah's song in thankfulness12. The sin of Eli's sons 18. Samuel's ministry 20. by Eli's blessing Hannah is more fruitful 22. Eli reproves his sons 27. A prophecy against Eli's house Thus the sin of these young men was severe in the sight of the LORD The "young men" refers to the sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, who were priests serving at the tabernacle in Shiloh. Their actions were not only a personal failing but a violation of their sacred duties. In the context of the Old Testament, priests were mediators between God and the people, and their conduct was expected to be exemplary. The severity of their sin is underscored by the phrase "in the sight of the LORD," indicating that their actions were not hidden from God and were judged by His holy standards. This phrase echoes the biblical principle that God sees and judges the heart (1 Samuel 16:7). The gravity of their sin is further highlighted by the fact that it was committed in a religious setting, where reverence and obedience were paramount. for they were treating the LORD’s offering with contempt Persons / Places / Events 1. EliThe high priest of Shiloh, who was responsible for the tabernacle and the spiritual leadership of Israel. He was the father of Hophni and Phinehas. 2. Hophni and Phinehas The sons of Eli, who served as priests but were corrupt and disobedient to God's laws. Their actions are central to this verse. 3. Shiloh The religious center of Israel at the time, where the tabernacle was located and where Eli and his sons served. 4. The LORD's Offering Refers to the sacrifices and offerings made by the Israelites to God, which were being mishandled by Eli's sons. 5. The LORD The covenant God of Israel, who is deeply offended by the contempt shown by Eli's sons towards His offerings. Teaching Points The Seriousness of SinThe verse highlights the severity of sin, especially when it involves disrespecting what is sacred to God. Believers must recognize the gravity of sin and its impact on their relationship with God. Responsibility of Spiritual Leaders Eli's failure to restrain his sons serves as a warning to spiritual leaders about the importance of accountability and discipline within their families and ministries. Reverence for God's Offerings The contempt shown by Eli's sons for the offerings underscores the need for reverence and respect in worship and service to God. Consequences of Disobedience The eventual judgment on Eli's house illustrates that persistent disobedience and contempt for God's commands lead to severe consequences. Integrity in Service Those serving in ministry must maintain integrity and honor in their duties, ensuring that their actions align with God's standards.(17) The sin of the young men was very great.--Grave peccatum sacerdotum ob scandalurn datum laicis ("the sin of the priests was a great one, because it put a stumbling-block in the way of the people").--A. Lapide, quoted by Wordsworth. Religion was being brought into general disrepute through the conduct of its leading ministers; was it likely that piety, justice, and purity would be honoured and loved in the land of Israel when the whole ritual of the sacrifices was openly scoffed at in the great sanctuary of the people by the chief priests of their faith? Hebrew Thus the sinחַטַּ֧את (ḥaṭ·ṭaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender of these young men הַנְּעָרִ֛ים (han·nə·‘ā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5288: A boy, lad, youth, retainer was וַתְּהִ֨י (wat·tə·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be severe גְּדוֹלָ֥ה (gə·ḏō·w·lāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent in the sight פְּנֵ֣י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face of the LORD, יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel for כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֔ים (hā·’ă·nā·šîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 582: Man, mankind {were treating} the LORD’s יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel offering מִנְחַ֥ת (min·ḥaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering with contempt. נִֽאֲצוּ֙ (ni·’ă·ṣū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5006: To spurn, treat with contempt Links 1 Samuel 2:17 NIV1 Samuel 2:17 NLT 1 Samuel 2:17 ESV 1 Samuel 2:17 NASB 1 Samuel 2:17 KJV 1 Samuel 2:17 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 2:17 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 2:17 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 2:17 French Bible 1 Samuel 2:17 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 2:17 The sin of the young men was (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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