1 Samuel 3:11

The LORD Calls Samuel · 1 Samuel 3:1–14
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Translations

Modern
Then the LORD said to Samuel, “I am about to do something in Israel at which the ears of all who hear it will tingle.
Traditional
And the Lord said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle.
Literal
And YHWH said to Samuel, “Behold, I am doing a thing in Israel at which the two ears of everyone who hears it will tingle.
Latin
Et dixit Dominus ad Samuelem: Ecce ego facio verbum in Israël, quod quicumque audierit, tinnient ambæ aures ejus.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then the LORD said to Samuel, “I am about to do something in Israel at which the ears of all who hear it will tingle.

Notes

something in Israel at which the ears of all who hear it will tingle: This phrase shows how serious God's judgment is. God's actions would also have a major impact on Israel as a nation (see 2 Kings 21:12; Jeremiah 19:3).

Theme notes and profiles

Eli Samuel The Priestly Blessing

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Samuel: Prophet and last judge of Israel before the kings

Glossary

Phinehas Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Connivance: General Scriptures Concerning Eli: Indulgent to his Corrupt Sons Hophni: Sin of Prophets: God Communicated To by an Audible Voice Samuel: His Vision Concerning the House of Eli Visions: To Samuel Wicked (People): Punishment of