Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I … Psalm 119:173 Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts. New American Standard Bible So God granted him what he requested. Part of what is going on here is that God has a plan. “and enlarge my territory” In Bible times, territory meant power via increased authority, responsibility, and influence. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, ‘I gave birth to him in pain.’ Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, ‘Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! away from) evil, that I suffer not !--The prayer is expressed in the form of a condition, with the consequence ("then will I serve thee," comp. And God granted his request. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. Let Your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain." Psalm 72:17 His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed. 10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! 187 topical index results for “enlarge my territory”, New International Version (NIV), Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and, A mountain in the territory of the tribe of Judah, A city of the territory of the tribe of Simeon, A town in the territory of the tribe of Judah, A valley in the south of the territory of the tribe of Judah, where the Israelites blessed the Lord for a victory, A city of the territory of the tribe of Asher, A place in the territory of the tribe of Reuben, A town of the territory of the tribe of Simeon, A city of the territory of the tribe of Judah, A city in the south of territory of the tribe of Judah, A town of territory of the tribe of Judah, A place in territory of the tribe of Judah, A place on the border of the territory of the tribe of Judah, A city of the territory of the tribe of Manasseh, A town of the territory of the tribe of Issachar, A fortified city of the territory of the tribe of Naphtali, A town of the territory of the tribe of Judah, Numbers 21:24; Deuteronomy 2:19; Joshua 12:2;13:10,25; Judges 11:13, Genesis 14:7; Numbers 13:29;21:13; Deuteronomy 1:4,7,19;3:8,9; Joshua, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Acts, Comfort Print, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Romans, Comfort Print, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow God’s Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, Quest Study Bible, Comfort Print: The Only Q and A Study Bible. ", will be with me, and thou wilt deal without, Jabez -- a descendant of Judah, also a place in Judah, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct, gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative, Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc, Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular, Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular, A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed, Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular, Preposition | first person common singular, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular, Preposition-m | Adjective - feminine singular, A failure of, not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until, Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular, To carve, fabricate, fashion, to worry, pain, anger, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular, Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular, Untranslatable mark of the accusative case, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT History: 1 Chronicles 4:10 Jabez called on the God of Israel (1 Chron. So God granted him what he requested." The oldest inscription we possess in the Phoenician character is of the ninth century B.C., and the development of that character from its Egyptian prototype must have occupied some centuries. Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, 'Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Jabez states … “And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.” 1 Chronicles 4:9 KJV the frequent allusions in the book of Gen. to the meaning of the name Isaac (Yichaq, "he laugheth"); Genesis 17:17, Abraham's daughter; 1Chronicles 18:12, Sarah's incredulous laughter; 1Chronicles 21:6, Sarah's joy at the birth; 1Chronicles 26:8, Isaac's own mirth. And God granted him that which he requested.” King James Version (KJV) (3.) When you think of territory, you probably think of land or some area in which you have dominion. So God granted him what he requested. The very first thing Scripture tells us about Jabez is that he cried to the God of Israel. And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! 13 And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath. And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! “Let your hand be with me”: Jabez recognized his limited, feeble nature as a person. The word capacity ignited in my spirit and God showed me seven ways to expand our capacity for success as we move in His blessing flow. Here is the Scripture passage, just one verse: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. If the Sopherim of Jabez (1Chronicles 2:55) were, as their name implies, writers or men of letters, we can understand that Jabez, like Kirjath-sepher, was a place of books, and was honoured accordingly. Genesis 12:2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: Genesis 32:26 And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. That God would enlarge our hearts, and so enlarge our portion in himself and in the heavenly Canaan, ought to be our desire and prayer. Comp. Job 12:4 I am as one mocked of his neighbour, who calleth upon God, and he answereth him: the just upright man is laughed to scorn. Though he was born into sorrow, he was considered to be an honorable man (v. 9). NKJV: New King James Version. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 (Holman Christian Standard Bible) I would enlarge my life by being smarter and making straight A’s.” Many times we have to do things for which we don’t have a heart. I’ve read Isaiah 54 many times. (1 Chronicles 4:9-10) Jabez prayed a powerful and big prayer to God: "…Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! And God granted his request." Jabez prayed that God would enlarge the territory of his heart, that it may overflow to those around him. "Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, 'Because I bore him in pain.' Organize your territory just to see the expression on your mom's face when she opens the door to your room. "Enlarge my territory" (Enlarge my coast (KJV)) He didn’t want to stay in the "comfort zone"!The word ‘enlarge’ means simply to make larger, extend in limits or dimensions, to extend to more purposes or uses.The word ‘coast’ or ‘territory’ here is used to refer to boundaries and borders.His desire was to reach out beyond himself…to expand his sphere of influence.C. And God granted him that which he requested. Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request. New King James Version And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested. Jabez was more honoured than his brothers. 9 And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. I Chronicles 4:10 NKJV. But first, let’s lay a foundation for this teaching. From what we can learn is that: Jabez was born out of sorrow or pain 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr). .generally focusing on verse 17 particularly in the Amplified Bible which says: Perhaps this very tradition concerning their founder originally emanated from the "families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez. He, who granted Jabez’ requests will grant yours too! Genesis 33:20 And he erected there an altar, and called it EleloheIsrael. Hence Jabez was "honoured above his brethren," 1Chronicles 4:9. Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed.--Literally, "if indeed thou wilt bless me.". He wanted to reach others for the sake of God’s Kingdom. 14 And Meonothai … 10 Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me (indeed) and enlarge my territory! Genesis 28:22) suppressed. That God’s hand might be with him. . Descendants of Judah - And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!" Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.' After expanding your home territory, take some ground at school, says Jacob, 8: "I would pray that God would enlarge my life by having a heart for education. 1. 10) Jabez cried to the God of Israel, saying, Oh, that You would bless me and enlarge my border, and that Your hand might be with me, and You would keep me from evil so it … God strategically places each of us to accomplish elements and roles of influence in the spreading of His kingdom. King James Version. And God granted his request (1 Chronicles 4:9-10). His mother had named him Jabez, saying, "I gave birth to him in pain." Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. Genesis 32:28 And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed. And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, 'Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain.' As, such, a request for “more territory” is not a petition for more “stuff,” as much as a metaphor implying greater authority, responsibility, and influence. Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.’ And God granted his request” (1 Chronicles 4:9–10). Within this Bible you can access Bible commentary, history, helps, sermons, and more. "And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!" And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!”. And God granted.--Literally, and God brought (caused to come). 1 Chronicles 4:10 speaks of a man named Jabez. (1 Chronicles 4:9-10) The name Jabez is twice explained; in 1Chronicles 4:9 it is made to mean "he paineth," in 1Chronicles 4:10 Jabez prays to be saved from pain. - Adam Clarke quotes a Chaldean translation of this prayer, with the line: and enlarge my borders with disciples. For I will cast out the nations before thee, and enlarge thy borders: neither shall any … 4:9–10) Jabez cried to the God of Israel, saying, Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my border (territory), and that Your hand might be with me, and You would keep me from evil so it might not hurt me! Chronicles 4:10 (AMP) Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that You would bless me and enlarge my territory! All rights reserved worldwide. KING JAMES BIBLE (KJV) WITH BIBLE COMMENTARY . God can enlarge me by helping my mom out around the house." (1 Chron. And God granted him that which he requested. (Genesis 14:7; Numbers 13:29;21:13; Deuteronomy 1:4,7,19;3:8,9; Joshua) Genesis 12:8 And he removed from thence unto a mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: and there he builded an altar unto the LORD, and called upon the name of the LORD. And that thine hand.--Rather, and if thine hand will be with me, and thou wilt deal without (Heb. Joshua 17:14-18 And the children of Joseph spake unto Joshua, saying, Why hast thou given me but one lot and one portion to inherit, seeing I am a great people, forasmuch as the LORD hath blessed me hitherto? His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! He, who promised to enlarge the borders of Israel, will extend your territory (Exo.34:24; Deut.19:8). Read 1 Chronicles 4:1-10 in KJV and NIV using our online parallel Bible. Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. And Jabez made a prayer to the God of Israel, saying, If only you would truly give me a blessing, and make wider the limits of my land, and let your hand be with me, and keep me from evil, so that I … Luke 19:42 Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! After you expand your territory at home, why not take some ground at school, says Jacob, 8: “I would pray that God would enlarge my life by having a heart for education. Enlarge My Heart Before You Enlarge My Territory. There is a destined territory for you in life, an ever-increasing circle of influence, from your Jerusalem, to your Judea, to your Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth (Acts 1:8). 1 Chronicles 4:10 “And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request. – 1Chr. 1 Samuel 1:17 Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him. The art of writing among the peoples of Babylonia ascends to an unknown antiquity. His mother named him Jabez and said, “I gave birth to him in pain.” (10) Jabez called out to the God of Israel: “If only You would bless me, enlarge my territory, let Your hand be with me, and keep me from harm, so that I will not cause any pain.” And God granted his request. 4:9-10 KJV. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. but now they are hid from thine eyes. 1 Chronicles 16:8 Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. Exodus 34:24. Because of that, he knew he needed God’s help. So, when we pray enlarge my territory, we’re praying enlarge the range of my effort your Kingdom; open new doors of opportunity, increase my influence. 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