King James Version
1 Samuel 15:27 in the King James Version says “And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.” — study this verse from 1 Samuel chapter 15 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.”
1 Samuel 15:27 · KJV
Now therefore, I pray thee, pardon my sin, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD.
And Samuel said unto Saul, I will not return with thee: for thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD hath rejected thee from being king over Israel.
And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.
And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, that is better than thou.
And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent. Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory
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“turned about”
H5437to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
“he laid hold”
H2388to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra
“upon the skirt”
H3671an edge or extremity; specifically (of a bird or army) a wing, (of a garment or bedclothing) a flap, (of the earth) a quarter, (of a building) a pinna
“and it rent”
H7167to rend, literally or figuratively (revile, paint the eyes, as if enlarging them)
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