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Prayer of Jabez : A Prayer of More. 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. (1 Chronicles 4:9a). His mother had named him Jabez. His mother had named him Jabez , saying, “I gave birth to him in pain .”. Most Popular Baby name 2012.
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Prayer of Jabez:A Prayer of More 1 Chronicles 4:9-10
Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. (1 Chronicles 4:9a)
His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.”
“Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” (10)
NIV: Bless me! Mine: Bless me blessedly!
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Hebrew Language • Most holy: Holy of holies • Best song: Song of songs • Best blessing: Blessing of blessings
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Jabez’s check Jabez (to be filled by the Almighty God)
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Bless me! • Enlarge my territory!
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Bless me! • Enlarge my territory! • Let your hand be with me!
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Bless me! • Enlarge my territory! • Let your hand be with me! • Keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain!
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