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Berean Standard Bible

“Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.””

1 Samuel 14:6

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Israel is under the thumb of the Philistines, who control the weapons and have a large army near the pass at Michmash. King Saul and most of his men are hesitating.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.”

World English Bible (WEB)

Jonathan said to the young man who bore his armor, “Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised. It may be that Yahweh will work for us; for there is no restraint on Yahweh to save by many or by few.”

King James Version (KJV)

And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for there is no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armor, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that Jehovah will work for us; for there is no restraint to Jehovah to save by many or by few.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And Jonathan said to his young servant who had his arms, Come, let us go over to the armies of these men who have no circumcision: it may be that the Lord will give us help, for there is no limit to his power; the Lord is able to give salvation by a great army or by a small band.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Dijo pues Jonathán á su criado que le traía las armas: Ven, pasemos á la guarnición de estos incircuncisos: quizá hará Jehová por nosotros; que no es difícil á Jehová salvar con multitud ó con poco número.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

―Vamos a donde están esos paganos —dijo Jonatán a su escudero—. Quizás el Señor haga algo por medio nuestro. Para él no hay diferencia en salvar con muchos o con pocos.

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