And God granted his request. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. Genesis 12:8 And he removed from thence unto a mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: and there he builded an altar unto the LORD, and called upon the name of the LORD. Within this Bible you can access Bible commentary, history, helps, sermons, and more. .generally focusing on verse 17 particularly in the Amplified Bible which says: Read 1 Chronicles 4:1-10 in KJV and NIV using our online parallel Bible. 13 And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath. 14 And Meonothai … He wanted to reach others for the sake of God’s Kingdom. Here is the Scripture passage, just one verse: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. "And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!" Luke 19:42 Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! 4:9–10) His mother named him Jabez and said, “I gave birth to him in pain.” (10) Jabez called out to the God of Israel: “If only You would bless me, enlarge my territory, let Your hand be with me, and keep me from harm, so that I will not cause any pain.” And God granted his request. Genesis 12:2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: Genesis 32:26 And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. I’ve read Isaiah 54 many times. So, when we pray enlarge my territory, we’re praying enlarge the range of my effort your Kingdom; open new doors of opportunity, increase my influence. God can enlarge me by helping my mom out around the house." 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 (Holman Christian Standard Bible) Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I … NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Comp. For I will cast out the nations before thee, and enlarge thy borders: neither shall any … That God would enlarge our hearts, and so enlarge our portion in himself and in the heavenly Canaan, ought to be our desire and prayer. but now they are hid from thine eyes. 1. 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. And God granted his request (1 Chronicles 4:9-10). the frequent allusions in the book of Gen. to the meaning of the name Isaac (Yichaq, "he laugheth"); Genesis 17:17, Abraham's daughter; 1Chronicles 18:12, Sarah's incredulous laughter; 1Chronicles 21:6, Sarah's joy at the birth; 1Chronicles 26:8, Isaac's own mirth. 10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request. 1 Samuel 1:17 Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him. The word capacity ignited in my spirit and God showed me seven ways to expand our capacity for success as we move in His blessing flow. God strategically places each of us to accomplish elements and roles of influence in the spreading of His kingdom. Though he was born into sorrow, he was considered to be an honorable man (v. 9). Joshua 17:14-18 And the children of Joseph spake unto Joshua, saying, Why hast thou given me but one lot and one portion to inherit, seeing I am a great people, forasmuch as the LORD hath blessed me hitherto? "Enlarge my territory" (Enlarge my coast (KJV)) He didn’t want to stay in the "comfort zone"!The word ‘enlarge’ means simply to make larger, extend in limits or dimensions, to extend to more purposes or uses.The word ‘coast’ or ‘territory’ here is used to refer to boundaries and borders.His desire was to reach out beyond himself…to expand his sphere of influence.C. Genesis 33:20 And he erected there an altar, and called it EleloheIsrael. And God granted him that which he requested. Jabez prayed a powerful and big prayer to God: "…Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! – 1Chr. Enlarge My Heart Before You Enlarge My Territory. He, who granted Jabez’ requests will grant yours too! NKJV: New King James Version. 9 And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. I would enlarge my life by being smarter and making straight A’s.” Many times we have to do things for which we don’t have a heart. (3.) That God’s hand might be with him. 187 topical index results for “enlarge my territory”, New International Version (NIV), Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and, A mountain in the territory of the tribe of Judah, A city of the territory of the tribe of Simeon, A town in the territory of the tribe of Judah, A valley in the south of the territory of the tribe of Judah, where the Israelites blessed the Lord for a victory, A city of the territory of the tribe of Asher, A place in the territory of the tribe of Reuben, A town of the territory of the tribe of Simeon, A city of the territory of the tribe of Judah, A city in the south of territory of the tribe of Judah, A town of territory of the tribe of Judah, A place in territory of the tribe of Judah, A place on the border of the territory of the tribe of Judah, A city of the territory of the tribe of Manasseh, A town of the territory of the tribe of Issachar, A fortified city of the territory of the tribe of Naphtali, A town of the territory of the tribe of Judah, Numbers 21:24; Deuteronomy 2:19; Joshua 12:2;13:10,25; Judges 11:13, Genesis 14:7; Numbers 13:29;21:13; Deuteronomy 1:4,7,19;3:8,9; Joshua, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Acts, Comfort Print, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Romans, Comfort Print, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow God’s Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, Quest Study Bible, Comfort Print: The Only Q and A Study Bible. And God granted him that which he requested. Descendants of Judah - And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!" . I Chronicles 4:10 NKJV. Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. King James Version. Jabez cried to the God of Israel, saying, Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my border (territory), and that Your hand might be with me, and You would keep me from evil so it might not hurt me! “and enlarge my territory” In Bible times, territory meant power via increased authority, responsibility, and influence. After you expand your territory at home, why not take some ground at school, says Jacob, 8: “I would pray that God would enlarge my life by having a heart for education. 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