4:9 Jabez was more respected than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, for she said, “I experienced pain when I gave birth to him.” 1
16:29 Ascribe to the Lord the splendor he deserves! 2
Bring an offering and enter his presence!
Worship the Lord in holy attire! 3
1 tn In Hebrew the name יַעְבֵּץ (ya’bets, “Jabez”) sounds like the noun עֹצֶב (’otsev) which means “pain.”
2 tn Heb “the splendor of [i.e., due] his name.”
3 tn Or “in holy splendor.”