Judges 11:39

Authorized King James Version

And it came to pass at the end of two months, that she returned unto her father, who did with her according to his vow which he had vowed: and she knew no man. And it was a custom in Israel,

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיְהִ֞י

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

מִקֵּ֣ץ׀

H7093

And it came to pass at the end

an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after

שְׁנַ֣יִם

H8147

of two

two; also (as ordinal) twofold

חֳדָשִׁ֗ים

H2320

months

the new moon; by implication, a month

וַתָּ֙שָׁב֙

H7725

that she returned

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

אָבִ֔יהָ

unto her father

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

וַיַּ֣עַשׂ

H6213

who did

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

לָ֔הּ

#10

אֶת

H853

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

#11

נִדְר֖וֹ

H5088

with her according to his vow

a promise (to god); also (concretely) a thing promised

#12

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#13

נָדָ֑ר

H5087

which he had vowed

to promise (pos., to do or give something to god)

#14

וְהִיא֙

H1931

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

#15

לֹֽא

H3808

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

#16

יָדְעָ֣ה

H3045

and she knew

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

#17

אִ֔ישׁ

H376

no man

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

#18

וַתְּהִי

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#19

חֹ֖ק

H2706

And it was a custom

an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)

#20

בְּיִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

H3478

in Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

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

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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