Judges 15:13

Authorized King James Version

And they spake unto him, saying, No; but we will bind thee fast, and deliver thee into their hand: but surely we will not kill thee. And they bound him with two new cords, and brought him up from the rock.

Word-by-Word Analysis

לֵאמֹ֗ר

H559

And they spake

to say (used with great latitude)

ל֣וֹ

לֵאמֹ֗ר

H559

And they spake

to say (used with great latitude)

לֹ֚א

H3808

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

כִּֽי

H3588

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

וַיַּֽאַסְרֻ֗הוּ

H631

No but we will bind

to yoke or hitch; by analogy, to fasten in any sense, to join battle

וַיַּֽאַסְרֻ֗הוּ

H631

No but we will bind

to yoke or hitch; by analogy, to fasten in any sense, to join battle

וּנְתַנּ֣וּךָ

H5414

and deliver

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

בְיָדָ֔ם

H3027

thee into their hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

#10

נְמִיתֶ֑ךָ

H4191

but surely

to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

#11

לֹ֣א

H3808

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

#12

נְמִיתֶ֑ךָ

H4191

but surely

to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

#13

וַיַּֽאַסְרֻ֗הוּ

H631

No but we will bind

to yoke or hitch; by analogy, to fasten in any sense, to join battle

#14

בִּשְׁנַ֙יִם֙

H8147

him with two

two; also (as ordinal) twofold

#15

עֲבֹתִ֣ים

H5688

cords

something intwined, i.e., a string, wreath or foliage

#16

חֲדָשִׁ֔ים

H2319

new

#17

וַֽיַּעֲל֖וּהוּ

H5927

and brought him up

to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

#18

מִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

#19

הַסָּֽלַע׃

H5553

from the rock

a craggy rock, literally or figuratively (a fortress)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Judges, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Judges chapter 15 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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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