Judges 10:6

Authorized King James Version

And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim, and Ashtaroth, and the gods of Syria, and the gods of Zidon, and the gods of Moab, and the gods of the children of Ammon, and the gods of the Philistines, and forsook the LORD, and served not him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֹּסִ֣יפוּ׀
again
to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
#2
בְנֵֽי
And the children
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#3
יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#4
לַֽעֲשׂ֣וֹת
did
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#5
הָרַע֮
evil
bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
#6
בְּעֵינֵ֣י
in the sight
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
#7
יְהוָ֖ה
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#8
עֲבָדֽוּהוּ׃
and served
to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc
#9
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#10
הַבְּעָלִ֣ים
Baalim
baal, a phoenician deity
#11
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#12
הָֽעַשְׁתָּר֡וֹת
and Ashtaroth
ashtaroth, the name of a sidonian deity, and of a place east of the jordan
#13
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#14
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
and 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
#15
אֲרָם֩
of Syria
aram or syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of shem, a grandson of nahor, and of an israelite
#16
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#17
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
and 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
#18
צִיד֜וֹן
of Zidon
tsidon, the name of a son of canaan, and of a place in palestine
#19
וְאֵ֣ת׀
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#20
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
and 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
#21
מוֹאָ֗ב
of Moab
moab, an incestuous son of lot; also his territory and descendants
#22
וְאֵת֙
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#23
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
and 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
#24
בְנֵֽי
And the children
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#25
עַמּ֔וֹן
of Ammon
ammon, a son of lot; also his posterity and their country
#26
וְאֵ֖ת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#27
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
and 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
#28
פְלִשְׁתִּ֑ים
of the Philistines
a pelishtite or inhabitant of pelesheth
#29
וַיַּֽעַזְב֥וּ
and forsook
to loosen, i.e., relinquish, permit, etc
#30
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#31
יְהוָ֖ה
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#32
וְלֹ֥א
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#33
עֲבָדֽוּהוּ׃
and served
to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc

Analysis

Within the broader context of Judges, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Judges.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Judges Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

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