Judges 11:24

Authorized King James Version

Wilt not thou possess that which Chemosh thy god giveth thee to possess? So whomsoever the LORD our God shall drive out from before us, them will we possess.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
הֲלֹ֞א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#2
אֵ֣ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
אֲשֶׁ֧ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#4
נִירָֽשׁ׃
H3423
Wilt not thou possess
to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish
#5
כְּמ֥וֹשׁ
H3645
that which Chemosh
kemosh, the god of the moabites
#6
אֱלֹהֵ֛ינוּ
H430
our God
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
#7
אוֹת֥וֹ
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
נִירָֽשׁ׃
H3423
Wilt not thou possess
to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish
#9
וְאֵת֩
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#10
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#11
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#12
נִירָֽשׁ׃
H3423
Wilt not thou possess
to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish
#13
יְהוָ֧ה
H3068
So whomsoever the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#14
אֱלֹהֵ֛ינוּ
H430
our God
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
מִפָּנֵ֖ינוּ
H6440
from before
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#16
אוֹת֥וֹ
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#17
נִירָֽשׁ׃
H3423
Wilt not thou possess
to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish

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 the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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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