Judges 8:15

Authorized King James Version

And he came unto the men of Succoth, and said, Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, with whom ye did upbraid me, saying, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thy men that are weary?

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיָּבֹא֙

H935

And he came

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

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

אַנְשֵׁ֣י

H376

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

סֻכּ֔וֹת

H5523

of Succoth

succoth, the name of a place in egypt and of three in palestine

לֵאמֹ֗ר

H559

and said

to say (used with great latitude)

הִנֵּ֖ה

H2009

lo!

זֶ֣בַח

H2078

Behold Zebah

zebach, a midianitish prince

וְצַלְמֻנָּ֤ע

H6759

and Zalmunna

tsalmunna, a midianite

אֲשֶׁר֩

H834

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

#10

חֵֽרַפְתֶּ֨ם

H2778

with whom ye did upbraid

to pull off, i.e., (by implication) to expose (as by stripping); specifically, to betroth (as if a surrender); figuratively, to carp at, i.e., defame;

#11

אוֹתִ֜י

H853

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

#12

לֵאמֹ֗ר

H559

and said

to say (used with great latitude)

#13

הֲ֠כַף

H3709

Are the hands

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-

#14

זֶ֣בַח

H2078

Behold Zebah

zebach, a midianitish prince

#15

וְצַלְמֻנָּ֤ע

H6759

and Zalmunna

tsalmunna, a midianite

#16

עַתָּה֙

H6258

at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive

#17

בְּיָדֶ֔ךָ

H3027

now in thine 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

#18

כִּ֥י

H3588

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

#19

נִתֵּ֛ן

H5414

that we should give

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

#20

לַֽאֲנָשֶׁ֥יךָ

H376

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

#21

הַיְּעֵפִ֖ים

H3287

that are weary

fatigued; figuratively, exhausted

#22

לָֽחֶם׃

H3899

bread

food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Judges. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

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?
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 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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