1 Samuel 3:14

Translations

Modern

Therefore I have sworn to the house of Eli, ‘The iniquity of Eli’s house shall never be atoned for by sacrifice or offering.’”

Traditional

And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli’s house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever.

Literal

And now I have sworn to the house of Eli, ‘The iniquity of the house of Eli shall not be atoned for by sacrifice or by offering even to forever.’”

Latin

Idcirco juravi domui Heli quod non expietur iniquitas domus ejus victimis et muneribus usque in æternum.

Original

Hebrew

English

Therefore I have sworn to the house of Eli, ‘The iniquity of Eli’s house shall never be atoned for by sacrifice or offering.’”

Notes

1 Samuel 3:14

Blood sacrifices and offerings would not be accepted for Eli and his sons. The offerings in Leviticus 4–5 were for accidental or unintentional sins. But Eli and his sons sinned on purpose and rebelliously.

Theme notes and profiles

Eli Samuel The Priestly Blessing

Related verses

Isaiah 22:14
The LORD of Hosts has revealed in my hearing: “Until your dying day, this sin of yours will never be atoned for,” says the Lord GOD of Hosts.
Numbers 15:30–31
But the person who sins defiantly, whether a native or foreigner, blasphemes the LORD. That person shall be cut off from among his people.
Jeremiah 15:1
Then the LORD said to me: “Even if Moses and Samuel should stand before Me, My heart would not go out to this people. Send them from My presence, and let them go!
1 Samuel 2:25
If a man sins against another man, God can intercede for him; but if a man sins against the LORD, who can intercede for him?” But they would not listen to their father, since the LORD intended to put them to death.
Jeremiah 7:16
As for you, do not pray for these people, do not offer a plea or petition on their behalf, and do not beg Me, for I will not listen to you.
Psalm 51:16
For You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; You take no pleasure in burnt offerings.
Ezekiel 24:13
Because of the indecency of your uncleanness I tried to cleanse you, but you would not be purified from your filthiness. You will not be pure again until My wrath against you has subsided.
Leviticus 15:31
You must keep the children of Israel separate from their uncleanness, so that they do not die by defiling My tabernacle, which is among them.
Hebrews 10:26–31
If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains,
Hebrews 10:4–10
…because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.

People

Eli: High priest and judge of Israel at Shiloh

Glossary

Expiation Phinehas Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Children: Death of, As a Judgment Upon Parents: Sons of Eli Eli: Indulgent to his Corrupt Sons Hophni: Sin of Iniquity Offerings: Many Offenses Under the Law, Beyond the Efficacy of Parents: Indulgent: Eli Prophets: God Communicated To by an Audible Voice Reprobacy: Eli's House Samuel: His Vision Concerning the House of Eli Sin of Eli's Household Unpardonable Sin: Eli's House Visions: To Samuel Wicked (People): Punishment of

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