Verse 9

And they said, Arise, that we may go up against them, for we have seen the land, and behold, it is very good; are you still? Do not be lazy to go and to enter to possess the land.

Other Translations

• GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

  De svarte: 'Reis dere, la oss dra opp mot dem. For vi har sett landet, og det er meget godt. Hvorfor blir dere sittende stille? Vær ikke trege med å dra for å ta landet i eie.'

• Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

  De svarte: 'Reis dere, la oss dra opp mot dem! Vi har sett landet, og se, det er veldig godt. Blir dere sittende? Vær ikke trege med å dra og ta landet i besittelse.'

• Norsk King James

  Og de svarte: Stå opp, la oss dra mot dem! For vi har sett landet, og se, det er veldig godt! Er dere stille? Vær ikke trege med å gå og ta landet i eie.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  De svarte: Kom, la oss dra opp mot dem! Vi har sett landet, og se, det er veldig godt; hvorfor nøle? Vær ikke trege med å dra og ta landet i besittelse.

• Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

  De svarte: 'Kom, la oss dra opp mot dem, for vi har sett landet, og det er virkelig godt. Ikke sitt passivt, men la oss dra og ta landet i besittelse.'

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Og de sa: Stå opp, la oss dra mot dem, for vi har sett landet, og se, det er svært godt. Hva nøler dere for? Vær ikke trege med å dra dit og erobre landet.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  De svarte: «Kom igjen, la oss angripe dem! Vi har sett landet og se, det er meget godt. Hva venter dere på? Ikke nøl med å gå inn og ta landet i besittelse.»

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

  Og de sa: Stå opp, la oss dra mot dem, for vi har sett landet, og se, det er svært godt. Hva nøler dere for? Vær ikke trege med å dra dit og erobre landet.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  De svarte: «Stå opp, la oss dra opp mot dem! For vi har sett landet, og det er veldig godt. Hvorfor nøler dere? Vær ikke vegrende med å gå for å ta landet i besittelse!»

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  They said, 'Let us go up against them, for we have seen the land and it is very good. Why are you hesitating? Do not delay in going to take possession of the land!'

• biblecontext

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• GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

  De svarte: Kom, la oss gå opp mot dem, for vi har sett landet, og se, det er veldig godt. Hvorfor sitter dere stille? La oss ikke nøle med å gå og ta landet i besittelse.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Og de sagde: Staaer op, og lader os drage op imod dem; thi vi have seet Landet, og see, det er saare godt; og I, I tie? værer ikke lade til at gaae hen, til at komme at eie Landet.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  And they said, Arise, that we may go up against them: for we have seen the land, and, behold, it is very good: and are ye still? be not slothful to go, and to enter to possess the land.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  De svarte: Reis opp, så vi kan gå mot dem, for vi har sett landet, og se, det er veldig godt. Er dere fortsatt? Vær ikke trege med å dra, gå inn og ta landet i besittelse.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  De sa: Stå opp, la oss gå mot dem, for vi har sett landet, og se, det er meget godt. Og dere, er dere fortsatt rolige? Ikke vær trege med å gå og komme inn for å eie landet.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  De svarte: 'Reis dere, la oss gå opp mot dem, for vi har sett landet, og det er svært godt. Dere sitter bare her! Ikke nøl med å dra og innta landet.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  De svarte: Stå opp, la oss dra mot dem, for vi har sett landet, og se, det er meget godt. Hvorfor sitter dere stille? Vær ikke trege til å dra dit og ta landet i eie.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  De svarte: Kom, la oss dra mot Laish, for vi har sett at landet er veldig godt. Hvorfor nøler dere? Ikke vent med å innta landet som deres arv.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  They sayde: Arise, let vs go vp vnto them, for we haue sene the londe, yt it is a very good londe: make haist therfore, & be not slacke to go, that ye maye come to take possession of the londe.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And they answered, Arise, that we may goe vp against them: for we haue seene the lande, & surely it is very good, and doe ye sit stil? Be not slouthfull to goe and enter to possesse the lande:

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  And they aunswered: Aryse, that we may go vp agaynst them, for we haue seene the lande, surely a very good one: And do ye syt styll? Be not slouthfull to go and entre to possesse the lande.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  And they said, Arise, that we may go up against them: for we have seen the land, and, behold, it [is] very good: and [are] ye still? be not slothful to go, [and] to enter to possess the land.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  They said, Arise, and let us go up against them; for we have seen the land, and, behold, it is very good: and are you still? don't be slothful to go and to enter in to possess the land.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  And they say, `Rise, and we go up against them, for we have seen the land, and lo, very good; and ye are keeping silent! be not slothful to go -- to enter to possess the land.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And they said, Arise, and let us go up against them; for we have seen the land, and, behold, it is very good: and are ye still? be not slothful to go and to enter in to possess the land.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And they said, Up! and let us go against Laish; for we have seen the land, and it is very good: why are you doing nothing? Do not be slow to go in and take the land for your heritage.

• World English Bible (2000)

  They said, "Arise, and let us go up against them; for we have seen the land, and behold, it is very good. Do you stand still? Don't be slothful to go and to enter in to possess the land.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  They said,“Come on, let’s attack them, for we saw their land and it is very good. You seem lethargic, but don’t hesitate to invade and conquer the land.

Referenced Verses

• Josh 2:23-24 : 23 So the two men returned, and descended from the mountain, and passed over, and came to Joshua the son of Nun, and told him all things that befell them: 24 And they said unto Joshua, Truly the LORD has delivered into our hands all the land; for even all the inhabitants of the country do faint because of us.
• Josh 18:3 : 3 And Joshua said to the children of Israel, How long will you delay to go and possess the land which the LORD God of your fathers has given you?
• Num 13:30 : 30 And Caleb quieted the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it.
• Num 14:7-9 : 7 And they spoke to all the company of the children of Israel, saying, The land, which we passed through to search it, is an exceedingly good land. 8 If the LORD delights in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it to us; a land which flows with milk and honey. 9 Only do not rebel against the LORD, neither fear the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their protection is removed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not.
• 1 Sam 4:9 : 9 Be strong and conduct yourselves like men, O Philistines, that you do not become servants to the Hebrews, as they have been to you. Conduct yourselves like men, and fight.
• 2 Sam 10:12 : 12 Be of good courage, and let us be valiant for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do what seems good to him.
• 1 Kgs 22:3 : 3 And the king of Israel said to his servants, Do you know that Ramoth in Gilead is ours, and we are still, and do not take it out of the hand of the king of Syria?
• 1 Kgs 22:23 : 23 Now therefore, behold, the Lord has put a lying spirit in the mouth of all of these prophets of yours, and the Lord has spoken evil concerning you.
• John 6:27 : 27 Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man shall give to you: for him God the Father has sealed.
• Heb 6:11-12 : 11 And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end, 12 That you not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
• 2 Pet 1:10-11 : 10 Therefore, brethren, be diligent to make your calling and election sure, for if you do these things, you shall never fall: 11 For so an entrance will be provided to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.