Judges 13:6

Authorized King James Version

Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, A man of God came unto me, and his countenance was like the countenance of an angel of God, very terrible: but I asked him not whence he was, neither told he me his name:

Word-by-Word Analysis

בָּ֣א

H935

came

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

הָֽאִשָּׁ֗ה

H802

Then the woman

a woman

לֵאמֹר֒

H559

and told

to say (used with great latitude)

אִ֤ישׁ

H376

A 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)

לֵאמֹר֒

H559

and told

to say (used with great latitude)

אִ֤ישׁ

H376

A 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)

הָֽאֱלֹהִ֖ים

H430

of 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

בָּ֣א

H935

came

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

אֵלַ֔י

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

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כְּמַרְאֵ֛ה

H4758

unto me and his countenance

a view (the act of seeing); also an appearance (the thing seen), whether (real) a shape (especially if handsome, comeliness; often plural the looks),

#11

כְּמַרְאֵ֛ה

H4758

unto me and his countenance

a view (the act of seeing); also an appearance (the thing seen), whether (real) a shape (especially if handsome, comeliness; often plural the looks),

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מַלְאַ֥ךְ

H4397

of an angel

a messenger; specifically, of god, i.e., an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)

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הָֽאֱלֹהִ֖ים

H430

of 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

#14

נוֹרָ֣א

H3372

terrible

to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten

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מְאֹ֑ד

H3966

very

properly, vehemence, i.e., (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or

#16

וְלֹ֤א

H3808

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

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שְׁאִלְתִּ֙יהוּ֙

H7592

but I asked

to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand

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אֵֽי

H335

where? hence how?

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מִזֶּ֣ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

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ה֔וּא

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

#21

וְאֶת

H853

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

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שְׁמ֖וֹ

H8034

he me his name

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

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לֹֽא

H3808

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

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הִגִּ֥יד

H5046

him not whence he was neither told

properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to

#25

לִֽי׃

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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