Judges 18:10

Authorized King James Version

When ye go, ye shall come unto a people secure, and to a large land: for God hath given it into your hands; a place where there is no want of any thing that is in the earth.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
תָּבֹ֣אוּ׀
H935
When ye go
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#2
תָּבֹ֣אוּ׀
H935
When ye go
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#3
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#4
עַ֣ם
H5971
unto a people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#5
בֹּטֵ֗חַ
H982
secure
properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as h2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
#6
בָּאָֽרֶץ׃
H776
land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#7
רַֽחֲבַ֣ת
H7342
and to a large
roomy, in any (or every) direction, literally or figuratively
#8
בְּיֶדְכֶ֑ם
H3027
it into your hands
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
#9
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#10
נְתָנָ֥הּ
H5414
hath given
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#11
אֱלֹהִ֖ים
H430
for 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
#12
בְּיֶדְכֶ֑ם
H3027
it into your hands
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
#13
מָקוֹם֙
H4725
a place
properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
#14
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#15
אֵֽין
H369
a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle
#16
שָׁ֣ם
H8033
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
#17
מַחְס֔וֹר
H4270
where there is no want
deficiency; hence, impoverishment
#18
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#19
דָּבָ֖ר
H1697
of any thing
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#20
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#21
בָּאָֽרֶץ׃
H776
land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Judges, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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