1 Samuel 3

NET

14 Therefore I swore an oath to the house of Eli, ‘The sin of the house of Eli can never be forgiven by sacrifice or by grain offering.’”


Darby

14 And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not beD1778 expiated with sacrifice or oblation for ever.


Darby Bible Notes

be - Lit. 'if ... be;' a strong negation. see Num. 14.23,28,30.


KJV

14 And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever.