Judges 19:5
On the fourth day, they got up early in the morning to leave, but the woman’s father said to his son-in-law, “Refresh yourself with a piece of bread, and then you can go.”
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King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
And it came to pass on the fourth day, when they arose early in the morning, that he rose up to depart: and the damsel's father said unto his son in law, Comfort thine heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward go your way.
KJV1611 – Modern English
On the fourth day, when they woke up in the morning, he got up to depart, and the young woman's father said to his son-in-law, "Refresh yourself with a morsel of bread, and afterward go your way."
King James Version 1611 (Original)
And it came to pass on the fourth day, when they arose early in the morning, that he rose up to depart: and the damsel's father said unto his son in law, Comfort thine heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward go your way.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
And it came to pass on the fourth{H7243} day,{H3117} that they arose early{H7925} in the morning,{H1242} and he rose up{H6965} to depart:{H3212} and the damsel's{H5291} father{H1} said{H559} unto his son-in-law,{H2860} Strengthen{H5582} thy heart{H3820} with a morsel{H6595} of bread,{H3899} and afterward{H310} ye shall go your way.{H3212}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
And it came to pass on the fourth{H7243} day{H3117}, when they arose early{H7925}{(H8686)} in the morning{H1242}, that he rose up{H6965}{(H8799)} to depart{H3212}{(H8800)}: and the damsel's{H5291} father{H1} said{H559}{(H8799)} unto his son in law{H2860}, Comfort{H5582}{(H8798)} thine heart{H3820} with a morsel{H6595} of bread{H3899}, and afterward{H310} go your way{H3212}{(H8799)}.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
But on ye fourth daye he gat him vp early, & wolde go his waye. Then sayde ye damsels father vnto his sonne in lawe: Refresh thine hert first wt a morsell of bred, and then shal ye go.
Geneva Bible (1560)
And when the fourth day came, they arose earely in the morning, and he prepared to depart: then the yong womans father said vnto his sonne in lawe, Comfort thine heart with a morsel of bread, and then go your way.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
The fourth day whan they arose early in the mornyng, the man stoode vp, to depart. And the damosels father sayde vnto his sonne in lawe: Comfort thyne heart with a morsell of bread, and then go your way.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
And it came to pass on the fourth day, when they arose early in the morning, that he rose up to depart: and the damsel's father said unto his son in law, Comfort thine heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward go your way.
Webster's Bible (1833)
It happened on the fourth day, that they arose early in the morning, and he rose up to depart: and the young lady's father said to his son-in-law, Strengthen your heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward you shall go your way.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
And it cometh to pass, on the fourth day, that they rise early in the morning, and he riseth to go, and the father of the young woman saith unto his son-in-law, `Support thy heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward ye go on.'
American Standard Version (1901)
And it came to pass on the fourth day, that they arose early in the morning, and he rose up to depart: and the damsel's father said unto his son-in-law, Strengthen thy heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward ye shall go your way.
American Standard Version (1901)
And it came to pass on the fourth day, that they arose early in the morning, and he rose up to depart: and the damsel's father said unto his son-in-law, Strengthen thy heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward ye shall go your way.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
Now on the fourth day they got up early in the morning and he made ready to go away; but the girl's father said to his son-in-law, Take a little food to keep up your strength, and then go on your way.
World English Bible (2000)
It happened on the fourth day, that they arose early in the morning, and he rose up to depart: and the young lady's father said to his son-in-law, "Strengthen your heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward you shall go your way."
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
On the fourth day they woke up early and the Levite got ready to leave. But the girl’s father said to his son-in-law,“Have a bite to eat for some energy, then you can go.”
Referenced Verses
- Gen 18:5 : 5 And let me get a piece of bread so you may refresh yourselves, and after that, you may go on your way—since you have come to your servant. And they said, 'Very well, do as you have said.'
- Judg 19:8 : 8 On the fifth day, he got up early in the morning to leave, but the woman’s father said, “Please refresh yourself and wait until the day declines.” So the two of them ate together.
- 1 Sam 14:27-29 : 27 Jonathan, however, had not heard his father make the people swear the oath. So he reached out the tip of the staff in his hand, dipped it into the honeycomb, and raised it to his mouth. His eyes then brightened. 28 Then one of the men said, 'Your father solemnly charged the people, saying, ‘Cursed is the man who eats food today.’ That is why the people are faint.' 29 Jonathan said, 'My father has brought trouble to the land. See how my eyes have brightened because I tasted just a little of this honey.'
- 1 Sam 30:12 : 12 They also gave him a piece of pressed fig cake and two clusters of raisins. After he ate, he revived, because he had not eaten food or drunk water for three days and three nights.
- 1 Kgs 13:7 : 7 The king said to the man of God, 'Come home with me and refresh yourself, and I will give you a reward.'
- Ps 104:15 : 15 wine that gladdens human hearts, oil to make their faces shine, and bread that sustains their hearts.
- John 4:34 : 34 Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of the one who sent me and to accomplish his work.
- Acts 9:19 : 19 And after taking food, he regained his strength. Saul spent several days with the disciples in Damascus.
Similar Verses (AI)
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- Judg 19:6-105 verses91%
6 So they sat down and ate and drank together. Then the woman’s father said to the man, “Please agree to stay overnight, and let your heart be content.”
7 The man got up to leave, but his father-in-law urged him, so he stayed there another night.
8 On the fifth day, he got up early in the morning to leave, but the woman’s father said, “Please refresh yourself and wait until the day declines.” So the two of them ate together.
9 When the man, his concubine, and his servant arose to leave, his father-in-law, the woman’s father, said to him, “Look, the day is drawing to a close. Stay here tonight; the day is almost over. Spend the night here, and let your heart be content. You can rise early tomorrow and continue on your way home.”
10 But the man was unwilling to stay the night. He got up and left, arriving near Jebus (that is, Jerusalem). He had with him a pair of saddled donkeys and his concubine.
- Judg 19:2-43 verses88%
2 But his concubine was unfaithful to him and left him, going to her father’s house in Bethlehem in Judah. She stayed there for four months.
3 Then her husband arose and went after her to speak kindly to her and bring her back. He took with him his servant and a pair of donkeys. When he arrived at her father’s house, the woman’s father saw him and was glad to welcome him.
4 His father-in-law, the woman’s father, persuaded him to stay, and he remained with him for three days. They ate, drank, and spent the nights there.
- Gen 18:4-63 verses78%
4 Let a little water be brought so you can wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree.
5 And let me get a piece of bread so you may refresh yourselves, and after that, you may go on your way—since you have come to your servant. And they said, 'Very well, do as you have said.'
6 So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah and said, 'Quickly prepare three measures of fine flour, knead it, and make bread.'
- Gen 24:54-552 verses75%
54 Then he and the men with him ate and drank and spent the night there. When they got up the next morning, he said, 'Send me on my way to my master.'
55 But her brother and her mother said, 'Let the young woman stay with us ten days or so; then you may go.'
- Ruth 3:13-142 verses73%
13 Stay here for the night. In the morning, if he wishes to redeem you, good—let him redeem you. But if he is not willing, as surely as the LORD lives, I will redeem you. Lie down here until morning.
14 So she lay at his feet until morning but got up before anyone could recognize another. For he said, 'Let it not be known that a woman came to the threshing floor.'
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23 But he refused and said, "I will not eat." However, his servants together with the woman urged him, and he listened to them. He got up from the ground and sat on the bed.
- Ruth 3:17-182 verses72%
17 She added, 'He gave me these six measures of barley, saying, “Do not go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.”'
18 Then Naomi said, 'Wait, my daughter, until you find out how things will turn out, for the man will not rest until he has resolved the matter today.'
- Gen 19:2-32 verses72%
2 He said, "Please, my lords, turn aside to your servant’s house. Spend the night and wash your feet; then you can rise early and be on your way." But they said, "No, we will spend the night in the square."
3 But Lot insisted strongly, so they turned aside to him and entered his house. He prepared a meal for them, baking unleavened bread, and they ate.
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38 Instead, you must go to my father's household and to my family to take a wife for my son.'
- Judg 19:19-213 verses72%
19 We have straw and feed for our donkeys, as well as bread and wine for me, your servant, for the woman with me, and for the young man who is with your servants. We lack nothing."
20 The old man said, "Peace to you! Let me take care of all your needs, but do not spend the night in the square."
21 He brought him into his house and provided fodder for the donkeys. They washed their feet, ate, and drank.
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23 Then he asked, "Whose daughter are you? Please tell me, is there room in your father's house for us to spend the night?"
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20 Reuel said to his daughters, 'And where is he? Why did you leave the man? Invite him to have something to eat.'
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30 Then Isaac prepared a feast for them, and they ate and drank.
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21 Without saying a word, the man watched her closely to see whether the Lord had made his journey successful or not.
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16 He turned aside to her by the roadside and said, 'Come now, let me sleep with you.' He did not know she was his daughter-in-law. She asked, 'What will you give me to sleep with you?'
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15 With the coming of dawn, the angels urged Lot, saying, "Hurry! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you will be swept away when the city is punished."
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26 At daybreak, the woman came and fell at the doorway of the man's house where her master was staying, and she lay there until it was light.
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40 He answered me, 'The Lord, before whom I have walked, will send His angel with you and make your journey successful, so that you can take a wife for my son from my family and my father's household.
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15 Then the prophet said to him, 'Come home with me and eat some food.'
- Gen 24:18-192 verses69%
18 "Drink, my lord," she said, and quickly lowered the jar to her hands and gave him a drink.
19 After she had given him a drink, she said, "I'll draw water for your camels too, until they have had enough to drink."
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25 She also said, "We have plenty of straw and fodder, as well as a place for you to spend the night."
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38 He said, 'Go,' and he sent her away for two months. She and her friends went to the hills and wept because she would never marry.
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18 When Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped trying to persuade her.
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11 Then Paul went back upstairs, broke bread and ate. After talking with them for a long time, until daybreak, he left.
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29 But they urged him strongly, saying, "Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over." So he went in to stay with them.
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7 When Boaz had finished eating and drinking and was in good spirits, he went to lie down at the far end of the grain pile. Then she came quietly, uncovered his feet, and lay down.
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23 He asked, "Why are you going to him today? It’s not a New Moon or a Sabbath." She replied, "It is well."
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8 So he got up, ate, and drank. Strengthened by that food, he traveled forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God.