Judges 6:18

Authorized King James Version

Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come unto thee, and bring forth my present, and set it before thee. And he said, I will tarry until thou come again.

Word-by-Word Analysis

אַל

H408

not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing

נָ֨א

H4994

'i pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the imperative or future), or to interjections, occasionally to an adverb or conjunction

תָמֻ֤שׁ

H4185

Depart

to withdraw (both literally and figuratively, whether intransitive or transitive)

מִזֶּה֙

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

עַד

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

בֹּאִ֣י

H935

not hence I pray thee until I come

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

אֵלֶ֔יךָ

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

וְהֹֽצֵאתִי֙

H3318

unto thee and bring forth

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

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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מִנְחָתִ֔י

H4503

my present

a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)

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וְהִנַּחְתִּ֖י

H3240

and set

to deposit; by implication, to allow to stay

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לְפָנֶ֑יךָ

H6440

it before

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

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וַיֹּאמַ֕ר

H559

thee And he said

to say (used with great latitude)

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אָֽנֹכִ֥י

H595

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אֵשֵׁ֖ב

H3427

I will tarry

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

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עַ֥ד

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

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שׁוּבֶֽךָ׃

H7725

until thou come again

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

Analysis

Within the broader context of Judges, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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

How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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?
How does this verse's literary context within Judges chapter 6 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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