1 Samuel 10:6
1 Samuel 10:6 in Multiple Translations
Then the Spirit of the LORD will rush upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be transformed into a different person.
And the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man.
and the Spirit of Jehovah will come mightily upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man.
And the spirit of the Lord will come on you with power, and you will be acting like a prophet with them, and will be changed into another man.
The Spirit of the Lord will come on you with power. You will prophesy with them, and you will become a different man.
Then the Spirit of the Lord will come vpon thee, and thou shalt prophecie with them, and shalt be turned into another man.
and prospered over thee hath the Spirit of Jehovah, and thou hast prophesied with them, and hast been turned to another man;
Then the LORD’s Spirit will come mightily on you, then you will prophesy with them and will be turned into another man.
And the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man.
And the spirit of the Lord shall come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be changed into another man.
At that time the Spirit of Yahweh will come upon you, and you also will speak messages that come directly from God. ◄You will be changed/The Spirit of Yahweh will change you►, so that you will become like a different person.
And God’s spirit will also come to you, and he will give you that power too. Then you will be a different person, and you will tell his word whenever the men that tell God’s message meet together.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Samuel 10:6
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1 Samuel 10:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/צָלְחָ֤ה
עָלֶ֨י/ךָ֙
ר֣וּחַ
יְהוָ֔ה
וְ/הִתְנַבִּ֖יתָ
עִמָּ֑/ם
וְ/נֶהְפַּכְתָּ֖
לְ/אִ֥ישׁ
אַחֵֽר
וְ/צָלְחָ֤ה
tsâlach
H6743
to rush
Conj | V-Qal-3fs
עָלֶ֨י/ךָ֙
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
ר֣וּחַ
rûwach
H7307
spirit
N-cs
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וְ/הִתְנַבִּ֖יתָ
nâbâʼ
H5012
to prophesy
Conj | V-Hithpael-2ms
עִמָּ֑/ם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Suff
וְ/נֶהְפַּכְתָּ֖
hâphak
H2015
to overturn
Conj | V-Niphal-2ms
לְ/אִ֥ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
Prep | N-ms
אַחֵֽר
ʼachêr
H312
another
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Samuel 10:6
וְ/צָלְחָ֤ה
tsâlach
H6743
"to rush"
Conj | V-Qal-3fs
To prosper or succeed, as seen in the story of Joseph in Genesis, who rose to power in Egypt. This Hebrew word means to push forward and make progress. It is used to describe success and prosperity.
Definition: (Qal) to rush
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: break out, come (mightily), go over, be good, be meet, be profitable, (cause to, effect, make to, send) prosper(-ity, -ous, -ously). See also: Genesis 24:21; 2 Chronicles 26:5; Psalms 1:3.
עָלֶ֨י/ךָ֙
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
ר֣וּחַ
rûwach
H7307
"spirit"
N-cs
In the Bible, this word for spirit refers to the breath of life, the wind, or a person's mind and emotions, as seen in the book of Ezekiel.
Definition: : spirit 1) wind, breath, mind, spirit 1a) breath 1b) wind 1b1) of heaven 1b2) quarter (of wind), side 1b3) breath of air 1b4) air, gas 1b5) vain, empty thing 1c) spirit (as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation) 1c1) spirit, animation, vivacity, vigour 1c2) courage 1c3) temper, anger 1c4) impatience, patience 1c5) spirit, disposition (as troubled, bitter, discontented) 1c6) disposition (of various kinds), unaccountable or uncontrollable impulse 1c7) prophetic spirit 1d) spirit (of the living, breathing being in man and animals) 1d1) as gift, preserved by God, God's spirit, departing at death, disembodied being 1e) spirit (as seat of emotion) 1e1) desire 1e2) sorrow, trouble 1f) spirit 1f1) as seat or organ of mental acts 1f2) rarely of the will 1f3) as seat especially of moral character 1g) Spirit of God, the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son 1g1) as inspiring ecstatic state of prophecy 1g2) as impelling prophet to utter instruction or warning 1g3) imparting warlike energy and executive and administrative power 1g4) as endowing men with various gifts 1g5) as energy of life 1g6) as manifest in the Shekinah glory 1g7) never referred to as a depersonalised force
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: air, anger, blast, breath, [idiom] cool, courage, mind, [idiom] quarter, [idiom] side, spirit(-ual), tempest, [idiom] vain, (whirl-) wind(-y). See also: Genesis 1:2; Job 6:26; Psalms 1:4.
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וְ/הִתְנַבִּ֖יתָ
nâbâʼ
H5012
"to prophesy"
Conj | V-Hithpael-2ms
To prophesy means to speak or sing under the influence of the divine spirit, as seen in the prophets of the Bible. This can include predicting the future or simply speaking God's message to others.
Definition: 1) to prophesy 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to prophesy 1a1a) under influence of divine spirit 1a1b) of false prophets 1b)(Hithpael) 1b1) to prophesy 1b1a) under influence of divine spirit 1b1b) of false prophets Aramaic equivalent: ne.va (נבא "to prophesy" H5013)
Usage: Occurs in 102 OT verses. KJV: prophesy(-ing), make self a prophet. See also: Numbers 11:25; Jeremiah 27:16; Jeremiah 2:8.
עִמָּ֑/ם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
וְ/נֶהְפַּכְתָּ֖
hâphak
H2015
"to overturn"
Conj | V-Niphal-2ms
To overturn means to turn something around or change it completely, often implying a reversal or transformation. This can be seen in the Bible when something is turned upside down or changed radically.
Definition: 1) to turn, overthrow, overturn 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to overturn, overthrow 1a2) to turn, turn about, turn over, turn around 1a3) to change, transform 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to turn oneself, turn, turn back 1b2) to change oneself 1b3) to be perverse 1b4) to be turned, be turned over, be changed, be turned against 1b5) to be reversed 1b6) to be overturned, be overthrown 1b7) to be upturned 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to transform oneself 1c2) to turn this way and that, turn every way 1d) (Hophal) to turn on someone
Usage: Occurs in 92 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] become, change, come, be converted, give, make (a bed), overthrow (-turn), perverse, retire, tumble, turn (again, aside, back, to the contrary, every way). See also: Genesis 3:24; Job 30:15; Psalms 30:12.
לְ/אִ֥ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
אַחֵֽר
ʼachêr
H312
"another"
Adj
Means another or next in the original Hebrew, often referring to someone or something that follows or is different. It appears in various contexts, including descriptions of people and events in the Bible.
Definition: 1) another, other, following 1a) following, further 1b) other, different
Usage: Occurs in 161 OT verses. KJV: (an-) other man, following, next, strange. See also: Genesis 4:25; 1 Kings 13:10; Psalms 16:4.
Study Notes — 1 Samuel 10:6
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 10:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:6
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:6
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 10:6
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 10:6
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:6
- Sermons on 1 Samuel 10:6
Context — Samuel Anoints Saul
4They will greet you and give you two loaves of bread, which you will accept from their hands.
5After that you will come to Gibeah of God, where the Philistines have an outpost. As you approach the city, you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place, preceded by harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying.
6Then the Spirit of the LORD will rush upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be transformed into a different person.
7When these signs have come, do as the occasion demands, for God is with you. 8And you shall go before me to Gilgal, and surely I will come to you to offer burnt offerings and to sacrifice peace offerings. Wait seven days until I come to you and show you what you are to do.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Samuel 10:10 | When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, a group of prophets met him. Then the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he prophesied along with them. |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 19:23–24 | So Saul went to Naioth in Ramah. But the Spirit of God came upon even Saul, and he walked along prophesying until he came to Naioth in Ramah. Then Saul stripped off his robes and also prophesied before Samuel. And he collapsed and lay naked all that day and night. That is why it is said, “Is Saul also among the prophets?” |
| 3 | Numbers 11:25 | Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and He took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and placed that Spirit on the seventy elders. As the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied—but they never did so again. |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 16:13 | So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. |
| 5 | Judges 14:6 | and the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon him, and he tore the lion apart with his bare hands as one would tear a young goat. But he did not tell his father or mother what he had done. |
| 6 | Judges 3:10 | The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he became Israel’s judge and went out to war. And the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram into the hand of Othniel, who prevailed against him. |
| 7 | Matthew 7:22 | Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ |
1 Samuel 10:6 Summary
This verse, 1 Samuel 10:6, talks about how the Spirit of the LORD will give us power to speak God's message and be changed into a new person. This is similar to what happens when we become followers of Jesus, as described in 2 Corinthians 5:17, where we become new creations. When the Holy Spirit empowers us, we can do things we never thought possible, just like the disciples in Acts 2:2-4. By trusting in God's presence and power, we can be transformed and used by Him in amazing ways.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the Spirit of the LORD to rush upon someone?
This phrase suggests a sudden and powerful outpouring of the Holy Spirit, enabling the person to prophesy and be transformed, as seen in 1 Samuel 10:6 and also in Acts 2:2-4 where the disciples received the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost.
How does prophesying with the prophets relate to being transformed into a different person?
Prophesying with the prophets indicates a spiritual empowerment and alignment with God's will, which in turn transforms the person, much like the transformation described in 2 Corinthians 5:17, where we become new creations in Christ.
Is this kind of transformation and prophesying limited to the Old Testament or special cases?
While the context of 1 Samuel 10:6 is specific, the principle of the Holy Spirit's transforming power is available to all believers, as promised in Ezekiel 36:26-27 and seen in the lives of believers throughout the New Testament, such as in Acts 11:15-18.
How does this verse relate to our walk with God today?
This verse reminds us that the Holy Spirit is active and desires to empower and transform believers today, just as He did in biblical times, and we can seek this empowerment through prayer and surrender, as encouraged in Ephesians 5:18 and Luke 11:13.
Reflection Questions
- What are the areas in my life where I need the Spirit of the LORD to 'rush upon' me, empowering me for service and transformation?
- How can I position myself to prophesy or speak God's truth in my sphere of influence, whether in words or actions?
- In what ways do I feel like I am being called to be 'transformed into a different person', and what steps can I take to cooperate with God's transforming work in my life?
- How does the promise of God's presence and empowerment in 1 Samuel 10:6 encourage me to step out in faith and obedience, even when faced with uncertainty or challenge?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 10:6
And the Spirit of the Lord will come upon thee,.... As a spirit of prophecy, so the Targum; whereby he would be enabled at once to compose psalms and hymns of praise, and sing them in a proper
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 10:6
And the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man. The spirit of the Lord will come upon thee - literally, rush upon thee.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:6
Will come upon thee, Heb. will leap or rush on thee, to wit, for a season. So it may be opposed to the Spirit’ s resting upon a man, as . Shalt be turned into another man, i.e. thou shalt be suddenly endowed and acted with another spirit, filled with skill of Divine things, with courage, and wisdom, and magnanimity, and other qualifications befitting thy dignity.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:6
1 Samuel 10:6 And the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man.Ver. 6. And the Spirit of the Lord will come upon thee.] Not that free or princely spirit that David prayed for, - and had, no doubt, - but a common spirit of prophecy and of government. And thou shalt prophesy with them.] This was for the time only, as Balaam’ s ass spake, saith Augustine; but this gift soon left him again. Saul, by conversing with prophets, prophesied: see the power and profit of holy company. Those that live within the sunshine of religion cannot but be somewhat coloured with those beams. And shalt be turned into another man.] Not into a spiritual man, as Nazianzen thinketh, but into a prudent and valiant man. Fies ex rudi sapiens, ex duro mitis, ex agresti urbanus, ex privato regius. A great change there shall be wrought in thee: howbeit not a sanctifying but a civil change, or merely mental at utmost, suitable to thy kingly calling. Lib. ii. ad Simplician., Quest. 1.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 10:6
6. the spirit of the Lord will come upon thee] See Numbers 11:25-29; Judges 14:6; Judges 14:19; Judges 15:14; 1 Samuel 11:6; 1 Samuel 16:13.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 10:6
Will come upon thee - The word rendered “come,” means to “come” or “pass upon,” as fire does when it breaks out and spreads Amos 5:6; hence, it is frequently used of the Spirit of God passing upon anyone.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 10:6
6. Turned into another man — Not regenerated in the Christian sense, nor suddenly endowed with a divine illumination of soul that completely lifted him out of his previous modes of thought and
Sermons on 1 Samuel 10:6
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Immersed in the Holy Spirit by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking the Holy Spirit with a sincere heart, surrendering all areas of our lives to God, and being open to His transformative work. It hig |
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Grieve Not the Holy Spirit by Richard Sipley | In this sermon, the preacher begins by discussing a book he read about an evangelist who preached to large crowds but allowed immorality and sin to destroy him. He then references |
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The Truth About Prophecy - Old Testament - Part 2 by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the truth about prophecy, exploring the characteristics of prophets in the Old Testament and the importance of discerning true prophets from false ones. It |
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With Christ We Can Do Everything by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes two important lessons for Christians: the need to recognize that without Christ, we can do nothing of eternal value, and the assurance that with Christ, we c |
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Walking in Your Destiny by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that destiny is God's ordained purpose for each individual, illustrated through the life of Saul, who was chosen by God to lead Israel but ultimately fai |
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Holy Spirit Transforms Our Lives by St. Cyril of Alexandria | St. Cyril of Alexandria preaches about the necessity for believers to share in the divine nature of the Word by being transformed through the Holy Spirit to live a new life pleasin |
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I Samuel 10:6 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses the significance of living a Spirit-filled life, emphasizing that while Saul had natural qualifications for kingship, it was the divine qualification of the S |