Judges 10:14

Authorized King James Version

Go and cry unto the gods which ye have chosen; let them deliver you in the time of your tribulation.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
לְכ֗וּ
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#2
וְזַֽעֲקוּ֙
and cry
to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly
#3
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#4
הָ֣אֱלֹהִ֔ים
unto the gods
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#5
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#6
בְּחַרְתֶּ֖ם
which ye have chosen
properly, to try, i.e., (by implication) select
#7
בָּ֑ם
H0
#8
הֵ֛מָּה
let them
they (only used when emphatic)
#9
יוֹשִׁ֥יעוּ
deliver
properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e., (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
#10
לָכֶ֖ם
H0
#11
בְּעֵ֥ת
you in the time
time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc
#12
צָֽרַתְכֶֽם׃
of your tribulation
transitively, a female rival

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Judges. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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