Judges 2:10

Authorized King James Version

And also all that generation were gathered unto their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, which knew not the LORD, nor yet the works which he had done for Israel.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְגַם֙

H1571

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

כָּל

H3605

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

דּ֨וֹר

H1755

And also all that generation

properly, a revolution of time, i.e., an age or generation; also a dwelling

הַה֔וּא

H1931

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

נֶֽאֶסְפ֖וּ

H622

were gathered

to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e., remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

אֲבוֹתָ֑יו

unto their fathers

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

וַיָּקָם֩

H6965

and there arose

to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)

דּ֨וֹר

H1755

And also all that generation

properly, a revolution of time, i.e., an age or generation; also a dwelling

#10

אַחֵ֜ר

H312

another

properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc

#11

אַֽחֲרֵיהֶ֗ם

H310

after

properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

#12

אֲשֶׁ֤ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#13

לֹא

H3808

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

#14

יָֽדְעוּ֙

H3045

them which knew

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

#15

אֶת

H853

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

#16

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

not the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#17

וְגַם֙

H1571

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

#18

אֶת

H853

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

#19

הַֽמַּעֲשֶׂ֔ה

H4639

nor yet the works

an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property

#20

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#21

עָשָׂ֖ה

H6213

which he had done

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#22

לְיִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

H3478

for Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

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

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
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?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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