Judges 16:18

Authorized King James Version

And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come up this once, for he hath shewed me all his heart. Then the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and brought money in their hand.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַתֵּ֣רֶא

H7200

saw

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

דְּלִילָ֗ה

H1807

And when Delilah

delilah, a philistine woman

כִּֽי

H3588

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

הִגִּ֥יד

H5046

for he hath shewed

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

לָהּ֮

אֶת

H853

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

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

לִבּ֑וֹ

H3820

her all his heart

the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything

וַתִּשְׁלַ֡ח

H7971

she sent

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

#10

וַתִּקְרָא֩

H7121

and called

to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

#11

סַרְנֵ֣י

H5633

Then the lords

an axle

#12

פְלִשְׁתִּ֔ים

H6430

of the Philistines

a pelishtite or inhabitant of pelesheth

#13

לֵאמֹר֙

H559

saying

to say (used with great latitude)

#14

וַיַּֽעֲל֥וּ

H5927

Come up

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

#15

הַפַּ֔עַם

H6471

this once

a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow)

#16

כִּֽי

H3588

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

#17

הִגִּ֥יד

H5046

for he hath shewed

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

#18

לִ֖ה

#19

אֶת

H853

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

#20

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#21

לִבּ֑וֹ

H3820

her all his heart

the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything

#22

וַיַּֽעֲל֥וּ

H5927

Come up

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

#23

אֵלֶ֙יהָ֙

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#24

סַרְנֵ֣י

H5633

Then the lords

an axle

#25

פְלִשְׁתִּ֔ים

H6430

of the Philistines

a pelishtite or inhabitant of pelesheth

#26

וַיַּֽעֲל֥וּ

H5927

Come up

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

#27

הַכֶּ֖סֶף

H3701

money

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

#28

בְּיָדָֽם׃

H3027

in 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

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 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Judges chapter 16 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?

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