Judges 19:25

Authorized King James Version

But the men would not hearken to him: so the man took his concubine, and brought her forth unto them; and they knew her, and abused her all the night until the morning: and when the day began to spring, they let her go.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְלֹֽא

H3808

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

אָב֤וּ

H14

would

to breathe after, i.e., (figuratively) to be acquiescent

הָֽאֲנָשִׁים֙

H582

But the men

properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified h0120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)

לִשְׁמֹ֣עַֽ

H8085

not hearken

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

ל֔וֹ

וַיַּֽחֲזֵ֤ק

H2388

took

to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra

הָאִישׁ֙

H376

to him so 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)

בְּפִ֣ילַגְשׁ֔וֹ

H6370

his concubine

a concubine; also (masculine) a paramour

וַיֹּצֵ֥א

H3318

and brought

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

#10

אֲלֵיהֶ֖ם

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#11

הַח֑וּץ

H2351

her forth

properly, separate by a wall, i.e., outside, outdoors

#12

וַיֵּֽדְע֣וּ

H3045

unto them and they knew

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

#13

א֠וֹתָהּ

H853

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

#14

וַיִּֽתְעַלְּלוּ

H5953

her and abused

to effect thoroughly; by implication (in a bad sense) to overdo, i.e., maltreat, be saucy to, pain, impose (also literal)

#15

בָ֤הּ

#16

כָּל

H3605

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

#17

הַלַּ֙יְלָה֙

H3915

her all the night

properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e., night; figuratively, adversity

#18

עַד

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

#19

הַבֹּ֔קֶר

H1242

until the morning

properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning

#20

וַֽיְשַׁלְּח֖וּהָ

H7971

they let her go

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

#21

בַּֽעֲל֥וֹת

H5927

began to spring

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

#22

הַשָּֽׁחַר׃

H7837

and when the day

dawn (literal, figurative or adverbial)

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 revelation 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 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

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?
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?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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