2 Samuel 12:6
What does 2 Samuel 12:6 mean?
A plain-English look at 2 Samuel 12:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And he will have to give back four times the value of the lamb, because he has done this and because he had no pity.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and the ewe-lamb he doth repay fourfold, because that he hath done this thing, and because that he had no pity.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He shall restore the ewe fourfold, because he did this thing, and had no pity.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
Context
v.5And David’s anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As Jehovah liveth, the man that hath done this is worthy to die:
v.6This passage
v.7And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 6:31
But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; He shall give all the substance of his house.
- James 2:13
For judgment is without mercy to him that hath showed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgment.
- Luke 19:8
And Zacchæus stood, and said unto the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have wrongfully exacted aught of any man, I restore fourfold.
- Exodus 22:1
If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall pay five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep.
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