Judges 6:14

Authorized King James Version

And the LORD looked upon him, and said, Go in this thy might, and thou shalt save Israel from the hand of the Midianites: have not I sent thee?

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּ֤פֶן

H6437

looked

to turn; by implication, to face, i.e., appear, look, etc

אֵלָיו֙

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

And the LORD

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

וַיֹּ֗אמֶר

H559

upon him and said

to say (used with great latitude)

לֵ֚ךְ

H3212

to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)

בְּכֹֽחֲךָ֣

H3581

in this thy might

vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce)

זֶ֔ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

וְהֽוֹשַׁעְתָּ֥

H3467

and thou shalt save

properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e., (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor

אֶת

H853

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

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יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל

H3478

Israel

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

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מִכַּ֣ף

H3709

from the hand

the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-

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מִדְיָ֑ן

H4080

of the Midianites

midjan, a son of abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants

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הֲלֹ֖א

H3808

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

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שְׁלַחְתִּֽיךָ׃

H7971

have not I sent

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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Judges, this passage highlights salvation through rhetorical questioning that engages the reader. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Judges.

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

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?
How does this verse's literary context within Judges chapter 6 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?

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