1 Samuel 14:27
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 14
“But Jonathan heard not when his father charged the people with the oath: wherefore he put forth the end of the rod that was in his hand, and dipped it in an honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth; and his eyes were enlightened.”1 Samuel 14:27
What Does 1 Samuel 14:27 Mean?
1 Samuel 14:27 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 14, verse 27 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 11 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (11)
These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 14:27 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ezra 9:8“And now for a little space grace hath been shewed from the LORD our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a nail in his holy place, that our God may lighten our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our bondage.”Psalms 13:3“Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;”Leviticus 4:2“Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a soul shall sin through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and shall do against any of them:”1 Samuel 14:29“Then said Jonathan, My father hath troubled the land: see, I pray you, how mine eyes have been enlightened, because I tasted a little of this honey.”1 Samuel 14:43“Then Saul said to Jonathan, Tell me what thou hast done. And Jonathan told him, and said, I did but taste a little honey with the end of the rod that was in mine hand, and, lo, I must die.”1 Samuel 30:12“And they gave him a piece of a cake of figs, and two clusters of raisins: and when he had eaten, his spirit came again to him: for he had eaten no bread, nor drunk any water, three days and three nights.”Proverbs 25:26“A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.”Acts 23:12“And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul.”Judges 19:5“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.”1 Samuel 14:24“And the men of Israel were distressed that day: for Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food until evening, that I may be avenged on mine enemies. So none of the people tasted any food.”Psalms 38:10“My heart panteth, my strength faileth me: as for the light of mine eyes, it also is gone from me.”
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