Judges 11:18

Authorized King James Version

Then they went along through the wilderness, and compassed the land of Edom, and the land of Moab, and came by the east side of the land of Moab, and pitched on the other side of Arnon, but came not within the border of Moab: for Arnon was the border of Moab.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ

H1980

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

בַּמִּדְבָּ֗ר

H4057

through the wilderness

a pasture (i.e., open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert

וַיָּ֜סָב

H5437

and compassed

to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

לְאֶ֣רֶץ

H776

and the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

אֱדוֹם֙

H123

of Edom

edom, the elder twin-brother of jacob; hence the region (idumaea) occupied by him

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

לְאֶ֣רֶץ

H776

and the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

מוֹאָֽב׃

H4124

of Moab

moab, an incestuous son of lot; also his territory and descendants

#10

בָ֙אוּ֙

H935

and came

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#11

מִמִּזְרַח

H4217

by the east side

sunrise, i.e., the east

#12

שֶׁ֙מֶשׁ֙

H8121

the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e., (architectural) a notched battlement

#13

לְאֶ֣רֶץ

H776

and the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#14

מוֹאָֽב׃

H4124

of Moab

moab, an incestuous son of lot; also his territory and descendants

#15

וַֽיַּחֲנ֖וּן

H2583

and pitched

properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch a tent; generally to encamp (for abode or s

#16

בְּעֵ֣בֶר

H5676

on the other side

properly, a region across; but used only adverbially (with or without a preposition) on the opposite side (especially of the jordan; ususally meaning

#17

אַרְנ֖וֹן

H769

for Arnon

the arnon, a river east of the jordan, also its territory

#18

וְלֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#19

בָ֙אוּ֙

H935

and came

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#20

גְּב֥וּל

H1366

not within the border

properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e., (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed

#21

מוֹאָֽב׃

H4124

of Moab

moab, an incestuous son of lot; also his territory and descendants

#22

כִּ֥י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#23

אַרְנ֖וֹן

H769

for Arnon

the arnon, a river east of the jordan, also its territory

#24

גְּב֥וּל

H1366

not within the border

properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e., (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed

#25

מוֹאָֽב׃

H4124

of Moab

moab, an incestuous son of lot; also his territory and descendants

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Judges. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. 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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Judges chapter 11 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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