Judges 19:10

Authorized King James Version

But the man would not tarry that night, but he rose up and departed, and came over against Jebus, which is Jerusalem; and there were with him two asses saddled, his concubine also was with him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְלֹֽא
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#2
אָבָ֤ה
H14
would
to breathe after, i.e., (figuratively) to be acquiescent
#3
הָאִישׁ֙
But the 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)
#4
לָל֔וּן
not tarry that night
to stop (usually over night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to complain)
#5
וַיָּ֣קָם
but he rose up
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
#6
וַיֵּ֗לֶךְ
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#7
וַיָּבֹא֙
and came
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#8
עַד
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#9
נֹ֣כַח
over against
properly, the front part; used adverbially (especially with preposition), opposite, in front of, forward, in behalf of
#10
יְב֔וּס
Jebus
jebus, the original name of jerusalem
#11
הִ֖יא
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
#12
יְרֽוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
which is Jerusalem
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
#13
וְעִמּ֗וֹ
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#14
צֶ֤מֶד
and there were with him two
a yoke or team (i.e., pair); hence, an acre (i.e., day's task for a yoke of cattle to plough)
#15
חֲמוֹרִים֙
asses
a male ass (from its dun red)
#16
חֲבוּשִׁ֔ים
saddled
to wrap firmly (especially a turban, compress, or saddle); figuratively, to stop, to rule
#17
וּפִֽילַגְשׁ֖וֹ
his concubine
a concubine; also (masculine) a paramour
#18
עִמּֽוֹ׃
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

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.

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