Judges 6:10

Authorized King James Version

And I said unto you, I am the LORD your God; fear not the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but ye have not obeyed my voice.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וָֽאֹמְרָ֣ה

H559

And I said

to say (used with great latitude)

לָכֶ֗ם

אֲנִי֙

H589

יְהוָ֣ה

H3068

unto you I am the LORD

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

אֱלֹהֵ֣י

H430

not the gods

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

לֹ֤א

H3808

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

תִֽירְאוּ֙

H3372

fear

to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten

אֶת

H853

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

אֱלֹהֵ֣י

H430

not the gods

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

#10

הָֽאֱמֹרִ֔י

H567

of the Amorites

an emorite, one of the canaanitish tribes

#11

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

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

#12

אַתֶּ֖ם

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

#13

יֽוֹשְׁבִ֣ים

H3427

ye dwell

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

#14

בְּאַרְצָ֑ם

H776

in whose land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#15

וְלֹ֥א

H3808

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

#16

שְׁמַעְתֶּ֖ם

H8085

but ye have not obeyed

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

#17

בְּקוֹלִֽי׃

H6963

my voice

a voice or sound

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

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?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
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?

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