Judges 11:38

Authorized King James Version

And he said, Go. And he sent her away for two months: and she went with her companions, and bewailed her virginity upon the mountains.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֹּ֣אמֶר
And he said
to say (used with great latitude)
#2
לֵ֔כִי
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#3
וַיִּשְׁלַ֥ח
And he sent her away
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
#4
אוֹתָ֖הּ
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
שְׁנֵ֣י
for two
two; also (as ordinal) twofold
#6
חֳדָשִׁ֑ים
months
the new moon; by implication, a month
#7
וַתֵּ֤לֶךְ
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#8
הִיא֙
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
#9
וְרֵ֣עוֹתֶ֔יהָ
with her companions
a female associate
#10
וַתֵּ֥בְךְּ
and bewailed
to weep; generally to bemoan
#11
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#12
בְּתוּלֶ֖יהָ
her virginity
(collectively and abstractly) virginity; by implication and concretely, the tokens of it
#13
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#14
הֶֽהָרִֽים׃
upon the mountains
a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Judges, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 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.

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