Verse 19

I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I did not say to the seed of Jacob, Seek Me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.

Other Translations

• GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

  Jeg har ikke talt i hemmelighet eller fra et sted i mørkets land. Jeg sa ikke til Jakobs ætt: 'Søk meg forgjeves.' Jeg, Herren, taler rettferdighet, åpenbarer sannhet.

• Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

  Jeg har ikke talt i hemmelighet, i en mørk plass på jorden. Jeg har ikke sagt til Jakobs etterkommere: Søk meg for intet. Jeg, Herren, taler rettferdighet, jeg forkynner det som er rett.

• Norsk King James

  Jeg har ikke talt i hemmelighet, i et mørkt sted på jorden: jeg sa ikke til Jakobs ætt: Søk meg forgjeves; jeg, Herren, taler rettferdighet, jeg erklærer det som er riktig.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Jeg har ikke talt i det skjulte, et sted mørkt på jorden; jeg sa ikke til Jakobs ætt: Let forgjeves etter meg; jeg er Herren, som taler rettferdighet, som forkynder det som er rett.

• Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

  Jeg har ikke talt i det skjulte, på et mørkt sted på jorden; jeg sa ikke til Jakobs ætt: Søk meg for tomhet. Jeg, Herren, taler rettferdighet, forteller det som er rett.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Jeg har ikke talt i hemmelighet eller på et mørkt sted på jorden; jeg sa ikke til Jakobs ætt: Søk meg forgjeves. Jeg, Herren, taler det som er rett; jeg forkynner det som er rett.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Jeg har ikke talt i hemmelighet, i et mørkt sted på jorden; jeg har ikke sagt til Jakobs ætt: «Søk meg forgjeves.» Jeg, HERREN, taler rettferdighet og erklærer det som er sant.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Jeg har ikke talt i hemmelighet eller på et mørkt sted på jorden; jeg sa ikke til Jakobs ætt: Søk meg forgjeves. Jeg, Herren, taler det som er rett; jeg forkynner det som er rett.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Jeg har ikke talt i det skjulte, i et tykt mørke, og jeg har ikke sagt til Jakobs ætt: «Søk meg forgjeves.» Jeg, Herren, taler rettferdighet, jeg forkynner det som er rett.

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  I have not spoken in secret, in a land of darkness; I have not said to Jacob's descendants, 'Seek me in vain.' I, the LORD, speak the truth and declare what is right.

• biblecontext

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• GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

  Jeg har ikke talt i det skjulte, i et mørkt land; jeg sa ikke til Jakobs ætt: 'Søk meg for intet.' Jeg, Herren, taler rettferdighet, forkynner det som er rett.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Jeg haver ikke talet i Løndom, i Jordens mørke Sted, jeg haver ikke sagt til Jakobs Sæd: Søger mig forgjæves; jeg er Herren, som taler Retfærdighed, som forkynder Oprigtigheder.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Jeg har ikke talt i hemmelighet, i et mørkt sted på jorden; jeg sa ikke til Jakobs ætt: Søk meg for intet: jeg, Herren, taler rettferdighet, jeg åpenbarer det som er riktig.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Jeg har ikke talt i hemmelighet, i et mørkt sted på jorden; jeg sa ikke til Jakobs ætt, Søk meg forgjeves: Jeg, Herren, taler rettferdighet, jeg forkynner det som er rett.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Ikke i skjul har jeg talt, på et mørkt sted på jorden, jeg har ikke sagt til Jakobs ætt: ‘Søk meg forgjeves.’ Jeg, Herren, taler rettferdighet, jeg forkynner det som er rett.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Jeg har ikke talt i det skjulte, ikke på et mørkt sted i landet, jeg sa ikke til Jakobs ætt: Søk meg forgjeves. Jeg er Herren som taler rettferdighet, som forkynner sannferdige ord.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Jeg har ikke talt i skjul, i en krok av underverdenen; jeg sa ikke til Jakobs ætt, Gå til et ødeland for å søke meg: Jeg, Herren, taler det som er sant, min tale er rettferdighet.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  I haue not spoken secretly, nether in darcke places of the earth. It is not for naught, that I sayde vnto the sede of Iacob: seke me. I am the LORDE, which whe I speake, declare the thinge that is rightuous and true.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  I haue not spoken in secrete, neither in a place of darkenes in the earth: I saide not in vaine vnto the seede of Iaakob, Seeke you me: I the Lord doe speake righteousnesse, and declare righteous things.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  I haue not spoken secretly, neither in darke places of the earth: I sayde not in vayne to the seede of Iacob, seeke me: I am the Lorde, whiche when I speake, do declare the thing that is righteous and true.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  I have not spoken in secret, in a place of the land of darkness; I didn't say to the seed of Jacob, Seek you me in vain: I, Yahweh, speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  Not in secret have I spoken, in a dark place of the earth, I have not said to the seed of Jacob, In vain seek ye Me, I `am' Jehovah, speaking righteousness, Declaring uprightness.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  I have not spoken in secret, in a place of the land of darkness; I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I, Jehovah, speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  I have not given my word in secret, in a place in the underworld; I did not say to the seed of Jacob, Go into a waste land to make request of me: I the Lord say what is true, my word is righteousness.

• World English Bible (2000)

  I have not spoken in secret, in a place of the land of darkness. I didn't say to the seed of Jacob, 'Seek me in vain.' I, Yahweh, speak righteousness. I declare things that are right.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  I have not spoken in secret, in some hidden place. I did not tell Jacob’s descendants,‘Seek me in vain!’ I am the LORD, the one who speaks honestly, who makes reliable announcements.

Referenced Verses

• Isa 48:16 : 16 Come near to me, hear this; I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, I am there: and now the Lord GOD and his Spirit have sent me.
• Isa 63:1 : 1 Who is this that comes from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? This one who is glorious in his apparel, traveling in the greatness of his strength? It is I, who speak in righteousness, mighty to save.
• Amos 5:4 : 4 For thus says the LORD to the house of Israel, Seek me, and you shall live:
• 2 Chr 15:2 : 2 And he went out to meet Asa, and said to him, Listen to me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The LORD is with you, while you are with Him; and if you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you.
• Ezra 8:22 : 22 For I was ashamed to request from the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to protect us against the enemy on the way, because we had spoken to the king, saying, The hand of our God is upon all those for good who seek him; but his power and his wrath are against all who forsake him.
• Ps 9:10 : 10 And those who know your name will put their trust in you; for you, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you.
• Ps 12:6 : 6 The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
• Ps 19:7-9 : 7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. 8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. 9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
• Ps 24:6 : 6 This is the generation of those who seek Him, who seek Your face, O Jacob. Selah.
• Ps 69:13 : 13 But as for me, my prayer is to you, O LORD, in an acceptable time; O God, in the multitude of your mercy hear me, in the truth of your salvation.
• Ps 69:32 : 32 The humble shall see this and be glad; and your heart shall live that seek God.
• Ps 111:7-8 : 7 The works of his hands are truth and justice; all his commandments are sure. 8 They stand fast forever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.
• Ps 119:137-138 : 137 TZADDI. Righteous are You, O LORD, and upright are Your judgments. 138 Your testimonies, which You have commanded, are righteous and very faithful.
• Prov 1:21 : 21 She cries out in the chief places of concourse, at the openings of the gates; she speaks her words in the city, saying,
• Prov 8:1-4 : 1 Does not wisdom cry out, and understanding raise her voice? 2 She stands on the top of high places, by the way where the paths meet. 3 She cries at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the entrance of the doors. 4 To you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of men.
• Prov 8:6 : 6 Hear, for I will speak of excellent things; and from the opening of my lips will come right things.
• Prov 15:8 : 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
• Prov 30:5 : 5 Every word of God is pure: He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.
• Isa 1:15 : 15 And when you spread out your hands, I will hide my eyes from you: indeed, when you make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.
• Isa 8:19 : 19 And when they say to you, Seek those who have familiar spirits, and wizards that whisper and mutter: should not a people seek their God? for the living to the dead?
• Mal 3:13-14 : 13 Your words have been harsh against me, says the LORD. Yet you say, 'What have we spoken against you?'. 14 You have said, 'It is vain to serve God: and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinance, and that we have walked mournfully before the LORD of hosts?'.
• Jer 29:13-14 : 13 And you will seek me and find me, when you search for me with all your heart. 14 And I will be found by you, says the LORD, and I will restore your fortunes and gather you from all the nations and from all the places where I have driven you, says the LORD; and I will bring you back to the place from which I caused you to be carried away captive.
• John 7:26 : 26 But look, he speaks boldly, and they say nothing to him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is truly the Christ?
• John 7:28 : 28 Then Jesus cried out in the temple as he taught, saying, You both know me, and you know where I am from; and I have not come of myself, but he who sent me is true, whom you do not know.
• John 7:37-39 : 37 On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. 38 He who believes in me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water. 39 But this he spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.
• John 18:20 : 20 Jesus answered him, I spoke openly to the world. I always taught in the synagogues and in the temple, where the Jews always gather, and in secret I have said nothing.
• Acts 2:4-8 : 4 They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. 5 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven. 6 When this sound occurred, the multitude came together and were bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. 7 They were all amazed and marveled, saying to one another, 'Behold, are not all these who speak Galileans?' 8 How is it that we hear each in our own language in which we were born?
• Jas 4:3 : 3 You ask and do not receive because you ask wrongly, that you may spend it on your desires.
• Isa 45:23 : 23 I have sworn by Myself, the word has gone out of My mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, that to Me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.
• Isa 58:1-3 : 1 Cry aloud, do not hold back; lift up your voice like a trumpet, and show my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins. 2 Yet they seek me daily and delight to know my ways, as a nation that practiced righteousness and did not forsake the ordinance of their God: they ask of me the ordinances of justice and take delight in approaching God. 3 Why have we fasted, they say, and you do not see? Why have we afflicted our soul, and you take no notice? Behold, in the day of your fast you find pleasure and exact all your labors.
• Num 23:19-20 : 19 God is not a man, that he should lie; nor a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it? 20 Behold, I have received a commandment to bless, and he has blessed, and I cannot reverse it.
• Deut 29:29 : 29 The secret things belong to the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.
• Deut 30:11-14 : 11 For this commandment which I command you this day, it is not hidden from you, nor is it far off. 12 It is not in heaven, that you should say, Who shall go up for us to heaven, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it? 13 Neither is it beyond the sea, that you should say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it? 14 But the word is very near you, in your mouth, and in your heart, that you may do it.
• Deut 32:4 : 4 He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.
• 1 Chr 28:8 : 8 Now therefore in the sight of all Israel, the congregation of the LORD, and in the hearing of our God, keep and seek for all the commandments of the LORD your God: that you may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance for your children after you forever.
• Isa 55:6-7 : 6 Seek the LORD while he may be found, call upon him while he is near. 7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
• Matt 15:8-9 : 8 This people draws near to me with their mouth, and honors me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. 9 But in vain they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.
• Isa 43:9-9 : 9 Let all the nations be gathered together, and let the people be assembled: who among them can declare this, and show us former things? Let them bring forth their witnesses, that they may be justified: or let them hear, and say, It is truth. 10 You are My witnesses, says the LORD, and My servant whom I have chosen: that you may know and believe Me, and understand that I am He: before Me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after Me.