2 Samuel 13:8
New International Version
So Tamar went to the house of her brother Amnon, who was lying down. She took some dough, kneaded it, made the bread in his sight and baked it.

New Living Translation
When Tamar arrived at Amnon’s house, she went to the place where he was lying down so he could watch her mix some dough. Then she baked his favorite dish for him.

English Standard Version
So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house, where he was lying down. And she took dough and kneaded it and made cakes in his sight and baked the cakes.

Berean Standard Bible
So Tamar went to the house of her brother Amnon, who was lying down. She took some dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked them.

King James Bible
So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house; and he was laid down. And she took flour, and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and did bake the cakes.

New King James Version
So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house; and he was lying down. Then she took flour and kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes.

New American Standard Bible
So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house, and he was lying in bed. And she took dough, kneaded it, made pastries in his sight, and baked the pastries.

NASB 1995
So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house, and he was lying down. And she took dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes.

NASB 1977
So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house, and he was lying down. And she took dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes.

Legacy Standard Bible
So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house, and he was lying down. And she took dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes.

Amplified Bible
So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house, and he was in bed. And she took dough and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and baked them.

Christian Standard Bible
Then Tamar went to his house while Amnon was lying down. She took dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his presence, and baked them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Tamar went to his house while Amnon was lying down. She took dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his presence, and baked them.

American Standard Version
So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house; and he was laid down. And she took dough, and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and did bake the cakes.

Contemporary English Version
When she got there, he was lying in bed. She mixed the dough, made the loaves, and baked them while he watched.

English Revised Version
So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house; and he was laid down. And she took dough, and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and did bake the cakes.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's home. He was lying down. She took dough, kneaded it, made flat bread in front of him, and cooked it.

Good News Translation
She went there and found him in bed. She took some dough, prepared it, and made some cakes there where he could see her. Then she baked the cakes

International Standard Version
Tamar went to her brother Amnon's home, where he was lying down. She brought along some dough, kneaded it, prepared some cakes especially for him, baked them,

Majority Standard Bible
So Tamar went to the house of her brother Amnon, who was lying down. She took some dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked them.

NET Bible
So Tamar went to the house of Amnon her brother, who was lying down. She took the dough, kneaded it, made some cakes while he watched, and baked them.

New Heart English Bible
So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house; and he was lying down. And she took dough, and kneaded it, and made cakes while he watched, and baked the cakes.

Webster's Bible Translation
So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house; and he was laid down. And she took flour, and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes.

World English Bible
So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house; and he was lying down. She took dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Tamar goes to the house of her brother Amnon, and he is lying down, and she takes the dough, and kneads, and makes cakes before his eyes, and cooks the cakes,

Young's Literal Translation
And Tamar goeth to the house of Amnon her brother, and he is lying down, and she taketh the dough, and kneadeth, and maketh cakes before his eyes, and cooketh the cakes,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Tamar will go to the house of Amnon her brother, and he lay down. And she will take dough and knead, and make cakes before his eyes, and bake the cakes.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Thamar came to the house of Amnon her brother: but he was laid down: and she took meal and tempered it: and dissolving it in his sight she made little messes.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Tamar went into the house of her brother Amnon. But he was lying down. And taking flour, she mixed it. And dissolving it in his sight, she cooked little portions of food.

New American Bible
Tamar went to the house of her brother Amnon, who was in bed. Taking dough and kneading it, she twisted it into cakes before his eyes and fried the cakes.

New Revised Standard Version
So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house, where he was lying down. She took dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house; and he was lying down. And she took dough and kneaded it and baked cakes.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Tamar went to the house of Khamnun her brother and he was lying down, and she took kneaded dough and she made hearts
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house; and he was lying down. And she took dough, and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and did bake the cakes.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Themar went to the house of her brother Amnon, and he was lying down: and she took the dough and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Amnon and Tamar
7Then David sent word to Tamar at the palace: “Please go to the house of Amnon your brother and prepare a meal for him.” 8So Tamar went to the house of her brother Amnon, who was lying down. She took some dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked them. 9Then she brought the pan and set it down before him, but he refused to eat. “Send everyone away!” said Amnon. And everyone went out.…

Cross References
Genesis 18:6
So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, “Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and bake some bread.”

Genesis 19:3
But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.

Genesis 24:25
Then she added, “We have plenty of straw and feed, as well as a place for you to spend the night.”

Genesis 27:9
Go out to the flock and bring me two choice young goats, so that I can make them into a tasty dish for your father—the kind he loves.

Genesis 27:14
So Jacob went and got two goats and brought them to his mother, who made the tasty food his father loved.

1 Samuel 8:13
And he will take your daughters to be perfumers, cooks, and bakers.

1 Kings 17:12-13
But she replied, “As surely as the LORD your God lives, I have no bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little oil in a jug. Look, I am gathering a couple of sticks to take home and prepare a meal for myself and my son, so that we may eat it and die.” / “Do not be afraid,” Elijah said to her. “Go and do as you have said. But first make me a small cake of bread from what you have, and bring it out to me. Afterward, make some for yourself and your son,

2 Kings 4:8-10
One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. / Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.”

Proverbs 31:15
She rises while it is still night to provide food for her household and portions for her maidservants.

Ezekiel 16:13
So you were adorned with gold and silver, and your clothing was made of fine linen, silk, and embroidered cloth. You ate fine flour, honey, and oil. You became very beautiful and rose to be queen.

Matthew 13:33
He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and mixed into three measures of flour, until all of it was leavened.”

Matthew 24:41
Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left.

Luke 10:38-42
As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. / She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message. / But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!” ...

Luke 13:21
It is like leaven that a woman took and mixed into three measures of flour, until all of it was leavened.”

John 12:2
So they hosted a dinner for Jesus there. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Him.


Treasury of Scripture

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she took

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2 Samuel 13
1. Amnon loving Tamar, by Jonadab's counsel feigning himself sick, ravishes her.
15. He hates her, and shamefully turns her away
19. Absalom entertains her, and conceals his purpose
23. At a sheep-shearing among all the king's sons, he kills Amnon
31. David grieving at the news, is comforted by Jonadab
37. Absalom flies to Talmai at Geshur














So Tamar went
The name "Tamar" in Hebrew means "palm tree," symbolizing beauty and grace. Tamar's obedience to her father's command reflects her innocence and trust. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, family loyalty and obedience were paramount, and Tamar's actions demonstrate her adherence to these values.

to the house of her brother Amnon
Amnon, the firstborn son of King David, held a position of privilege and power. The phrase "house of her brother" indicates a place of supposed safety and familial trust. However, this setting becomes a place of betrayal, highlighting the tragic irony and the breakdown of moral and familial integrity within David's household.

who was lying down
Amnon's position of lying down suggests vulnerability, yet it is a deceptive vulnerability. In the narrative, it foreshadows his deceitful intentions. This posture can also symbolize laziness or moral weakness, contrasting with the industrious and innocent actions of Tamar.

She took dough
The act of taking dough signifies preparation and service. In ancient Near Eastern culture, preparing food was a gesture of hospitality and care. Tamar's willingness to serve her brother underscores her innocence and the cultural expectation for women to nurture and provide.

kneaded it
Kneading dough is a labor-intensive process, symbolizing effort and dedication. This action reflects Tamar's commitment to fulfilling her duty. In a broader spiritual sense, kneading can symbolize the shaping and molding of character, a process that Tamar undergoes through her trials.

made cakes in his sight
The phrase "in his sight" indicates transparency and openness. Tamar's actions are done openly, without deceit, contrasting sharply with Amnon's hidden motives. The making of cakes, often associated with celebration and sustenance, tragically becomes part of a narrative of exploitation and sorrow.

and baked them
Baking completes the process of preparation, symbolizing readiness and completion. In a spiritual context, it can represent the fruition of one's efforts and intentions. Tamar's baking is an act of service and love, tragically manipulated by Amnon's sinful desires.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So Tamar
תָּמָ֗ר (tā·mār)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8559: Tamar -- daughter-in-law of Judah, also two Israelite women, also a place South of the Dead Sea

went
וַתֵּ֣לֶךְ (wat·tê·leḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

to the house
בֵּ֛ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of her brother
אָחִ֖יהָ (’ā·ḥî·hā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 251: A brother, )

Amnon,
אַמְנ֥וֹן (’am·nō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 550: Amnon -- 'faithful', two Israelites

[who]
וְה֣וּא (wə·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

was lying down.
שֹׁכֵ֑ב (šō·ḵêḇ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7901: To lie down

She took
וַתִּקַּ֨ח (wat·tiq·qaḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3947: To take

some dough,
הַבָּצֵ֤ק (hab·bā·ṣêq)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1217: Dough (for cooking)

kneaded [it],
וַתָּ֙לָשׁ֙ (wat·tā·lāš)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3888: To knead

made cakes
וַתְּלַבֵּ֣ב (wat·tə·lab·bêḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3823: Transport, stultify, to make cakes

in his sight,
לְעֵינָ֔יו (lə·‘ê·nāw)
Preposition-l | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

and baked
וַתְּבַשֵּׁ֖ל (wat·tə·ḇaš·šêl)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1310: To boil up, cooking, to ripen

them.
הַלְּבִבֽוֹת׃ (hal·lə·ḇi·ḇō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 3834: A cake


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