Nehr · 1 Chronicles 4

1 Chronicles 4:9

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, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

Jabez was more honorable than his brothers: and his mother named him Jabez, saying, Because I bore him with sorrow.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Jabez was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And Jabez is honoured above his brethren, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, 'Because I have brought forth with grief.'

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