Judges 7:15

Authorized King James Version

And it was so, when Gideon heard the telling of the dream, and the interpretation thereof, that he worshipped, and returned into the host of Israel, and said, Arise; for the LORD hath delivered into your hand the host of Midian.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיְהִי֩

H1961

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

כִשְׁמֹ֨עַ

H8085

heard

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

גִּדְע֜וֹן

H1439

And it was so when Gideon

gidon, an israelite

אֶת

H853

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

מִסְפַּ֧ר

H4557

the telling

a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration

הַֽחֲל֛וֹם

H2472

of the dream

a dream

וְאֶת

H853

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

שִׁבְר֖וֹ

H7667

and the interpretation

a fracture, figuratively, ruin; specifically, a solution (of a dream)

וַיִּשְׁתָּ֑חוּ

H7812

thereof that he worshipped

to depress, i.e., prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or god)

#10

וַיָּ֙שָׁב֙

H7725

and returned

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

#11

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#12

מַֽחֲנֵ֥ה

H4264

into the host

an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or e

#13

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל

H3478

of Israel

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

#14

וַיֹּ֣אמֶר

H559

and said

to say (used with great latitude)

#15

ק֔וּמוּ

H6965

Arise

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

#16

כִּֽי

H3588

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

#17

נָתַ֧ן

H5414

hath delivered

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

#18

יְהוָ֛ה

H3068

for the LORD

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

#19

בְּיֶדְכֶ֖ם

H3027

into your 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

#20

אֶת

H853

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

#21

מַֽחֲנֵ֥ה

H4264

into the host

an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or e

#22

מִדְיָֽן׃

H4080

of Midian

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

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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

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 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?
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?

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