Judges 19:6

Authorized King James Version

And they sat down, and did eat and drink both of them together: for the damsel's father had said unto the man, Be content, I pray thee, and tarry all night, and let thine heart be merry.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֵּֽשְׁב֗וּ
And they sat down
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#2
וַיֹּֽאכְל֧וּ
and did eat
to eat (literally or figuratively)
#3
שְׁנֵיהֶ֛ם
both
two; also (as ordinal) twofold
#4
יַחְדָּ֖ו
of them together
properly, a unit, i.e., (adverb) unitedly
#5
וַיִּשְׁתּ֑וּ
and drink
to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
#6
וַיֹּ֜אמֶר
had said
to say (used with great latitude)
#7
אֲבִ֤י
H1
father
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
#8
הַֽנַּעֲרָה֙
for the damsel's
a girl (from infancy to adolescence)
#9
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#10
הָאִ֔ישׁ
unto 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)
#11
הֽוֹאֶל
Be content
properly, to yield, especially assent; hence (pos.) to undertake as an act of volition
#12
נָ֥א
'i pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the imperative or future), or to interjections, occasionally to an adverb or conjunction
#13
וְלִ֖ין
I pray thee and tarry all night
to stop (usually over night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to complain)
#14
וְיִטַ֥ב
be merry
to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
#15
לִבֶּֽךָ׃
and let thine heart
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Judges. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, 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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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