Judges 4:9

Authorized King James Version

And she said, I will surely go with thee: notwithstanding the journey that thou takest shall not be for thine honour; for the LORD shall sell Sisera into the hand of a woman. And Deborah arose, and went with Barak to Kedesh.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַתֹּ֜אמֶר

H559

And she said

to say (used with great latitude)

וַתֵּ֥לֶךְ

H1980

I will surely

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

וַתֵּ֥לֶךְ

H1980

I will surely

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

עִמָּ֗ךְ

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

אֶ֚פֶס

H657

with thee notwithstanding

cessation, i.e., an end (especially of the earth); often used adverb, no further; also the ankle (in the dual), as being the extremity of the leg or f

כִּי֩

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

לֹ֨א

H3808

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

תִֽהְיֶ֜ה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

תִּֽפְאַרְתְּךָ֗

H8597

shall not be for thine honour

ornament (abstractly or concretely, literally or figuratively)

#10

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#11

הַדֶּ֙רֶךְ֙

H1870

the journey

a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb

#12

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

#13

אַתָּ֣ה

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

#14

וַתֵּ֥לֶךְ

H1980

I will surely

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#15

כִּ֣י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#16

בְֽיַד

H3027

into the hand

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

#17

אִשָּׁ֔ה

H802

of a woman

a woman

#18

יִמְכֹּ֥ר

H4376

shall sell

to sell, literally (as merchandise, a daughter in marriage, into slavery), or figuratively (to surrender)

#19

יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

for the LORD

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

#20

אֶת

H853

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

#21

סִֽיסְרָ֑א

H5516

Sisera

sisera, the name of a canaanitish king and of one of the nethinim

#22

וַתָּ֧קָם

H6965

arose

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

#23

דְּבוֹרָ֛ה

H1683

And Deborah

deborah, the name of two hebrewesses

#24

וַתֵּ֥לֶךְ

H1980

I will surely

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#25

עִם

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

#26

בָּרָ֖ק

H1301

with Barak

barak, an israelite

#27

קֶֽדְשָׁה׃

H6943

to Kedesh

kedesh, the name of four places in palestine

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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Judges Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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 this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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