KJV ORIGINAL
And he said, What is the thing that the LORD hath said unto thee? I pray thee hide it not from me: God do so to thee, and more also, if thou hide any thing from me of all the things that he said unto thee.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he said, 'What did the LORD say to you? Please don't hide it from me. May God punish you severely if you keep anything from me that he told you.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Eli is demanding that young Samuel tell him everything God said, even threatening him with God's punishment if he holds anything back.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place after God spoke to the boy Samuel during the night, giving him a harsh message about judgment coming on Eli's family because of his sons' wickedness. Eli, as the high priest, suspects the message concerns him and wants to hear the full truth, even if it's painful.
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