1 Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valor, and he was the son of a harlot: and Gilead begat Jephthah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now Jephthah H3316 (יִפְתָּח) — Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
- the Gileadite H1569 (גִּלְעָדִי) — a Giladite or descendant of Gilad
- was a mighty man H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
- of valour H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of an harlot H2181 (זָנָה) — to commit adultery (usually of the female, and less often of simple fornication, rarely of involuntary ravishment); figuratively, to commit idolatry (the Jewish…
- of an harlot H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- and Gilead H1568 (גִּלְעָד) — Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites
- begat H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- Jephthah H3316 (יִפְתָּח) — Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
2 And Gilead’s wife bare him sons; and when his wife’s sons grew up, they drove out Jephthah, and said unto him, Thou shalt not inherit in our father’s house; for thou art the son of another woman.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Gilead’s H1568 (גִּלְעָד) — Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites
- wife H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- bare H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- him sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and his wife’s H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- grew up H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
- and they thrust out H1644 (גָּרַשׁ) — to drive out from a possession; especially to expatriate or divorce
- Jephthah H3316 (יִפְתָּח) — Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Thou shalt not inherit H5157 (נָחַל) — to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate
- in our father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of a strange H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
- woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
3 Then Jephthah fled from his brethren, and dwelt in the land of Tob: and there were gathered vain fellows to Jephthah, and they went out with him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Jephthah H3316 (יִפְתָּח) — Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
- fled H1272 (בָּרַח) — to bolt, i.e. figuratively, to flee suddenly
- from H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- and dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Tob H2897 (טוֹב) — Tob, a region apparently East of the Jordan
- and there were gathered H3950 (לָקַט) — properly, to pick up, i.e. (generally) to gather; specifically, to glean
- vain H7386 (רֵיק) — empty; figuratively, worthless
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- to Jephthah H3316 (יִפְתָּח) — Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
- and went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
4 And it came to pass after a while, that the children of Ammon made war against Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass in process of time H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- that the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ammon H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
- made war H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- against Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
5 And it was so, that, when the children of Ammon made war against Israel, the elders of Gilead went to fetch Jephthah out of the land of Tob;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it was so, that when the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ammon H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
- made war H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- against Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- of Gilead H1568 (גִּלְעָד) — Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites
- went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- to fetch H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- Jephthah H3316 (יִפְתָּח) — Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
- out of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Tob H2897 (טוֹב) — Tob, a region apparently East of the Jordan
6 and they said unto Jephthah, Come and be our chief, that we may fight with the children of Ammon.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Jephthah H3316 (יִפְתָּח) — Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
- Come H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and be our captain H7101 (קָצִין) — a magistrate (as deciding) or other leader
- that we may fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- with the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ammon H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
7 And Jephthah said unto the elders of Gilead, Did not ye hate me, and drive me out of my father’s house? and why are ye come unto me now when ye are in distress?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jephthah H3316 (יִפְתָּח) — Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- of Gilead H1568 (גִּלְעָד) — Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites
- Did not ye hate H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
- me, and expel H1644 (גָּרַשׁ) — to drive out from a possession; especially to expatriate or divorce
- me out of my father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and why are ye come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto me now when ye are in distress H6887 (צָרַר) — to cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive
8 And the elders of Gilead said unto Jephthah, Therefore are we turned again to thee now, that thou mayest go with us, and fight with the children of Ammon; and thou shalt be our head over all the inhabitants of Gilead.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- of Gilead H1568 (גִּלְעָד) — Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Jephthah H3316 (יִפְתָּח) — Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
- Therefore we turn again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- to thee now, that thou mayest go H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- with us, and fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- against the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ammon H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
- and be our head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- over all the inhabitants H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
9 And Jephthah said unto the elders of Gilead, If ye bring me home again to fight with the children of Ammon, and Jehovah deliver them before me, shall I be your head?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jephthah H3316 (יִפְתָּח) — Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- of Gilead H1568 (גִּלְעָד) — Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites
- If ye bring me home again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- to fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- against the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ammon H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- them before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- me, shall I be your head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
10 And the elders of Gilead said unto Jephthah, Jehovah shall be witness between us; surely according to thy word so will we do.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- of Gilead H1568 (גִּלְעָד) — Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Jephthah H3316 (יִפְתָּח) — Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- be witness H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- between us, if we do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- not so according to thy words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
11 Then Jephthah went with the elders of Gilead, and the people made him head and chief over them: and Jephthah spake all his words before Jehovah in Mizpah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Jephthah H3316 (יִפְתָּח) — Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
- went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- with the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- of Gilead H1568 (גִּלְעָד) — Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites
- and the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- made H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- him head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- and captain H7101 (קָצִין) — a magistrate (as deciding) or other leader
- over them: and Jephthah H3316 (יִפְתָּח) — Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
- uttered H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- all his words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- in Mizpeh H4709 (מִצְפָּה) — Mitspah, the name of two places in Palestine
12 And Jephthah sent messengers unto the king of the children of Ammon, saying, What hast thou to do with me, that thou art come unto me to fight against my land?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jephthah H3316 (יִפְתָּח) — Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- messengers H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ammon H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- What hast thou to do with me, that thou art come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- against me to fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- in my land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
13 And the king of the children of Ammon answered unto the messengers of Jephthah, Because Israel took away my land, when he came up out of Egypt, from the Arnon even unto the Jabbok, and unto the Jordan: now therefore restore those lands again peaceably.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ammon H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
- answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the messengers H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- of Jephthah H3316 (יִפְתָּח) — Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
- Because Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- took away H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- my land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- when they came up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- out of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- from Arnon H769 (אַרְנוֹן) — the Arnon, a river east of the Jordan, also its territory
- even unto Jabbok H2999 (יַבֹּק) — Jabbok, a river east of the Jordan
- and unto Jordan H3383 (יַרְדֵּן) — Jarden, the principal river of Palestine
- again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- peaceably H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
14 And Jephthah sent messengers again unto the king of the children of Ammon;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jephthah H3316 (יִפְתָּח) — Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- messengers H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- again H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ammon H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
15 and he said unto him, Thus saith Jephthah: Israel took not away the land of Moab, nor the land of the children of Ammon;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Jephthah H3316 (יִפְתָּח) — Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- took not away H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
- nor the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ammon H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
16 but when they came up from Egypt, and Israel went through the wilderness unto the Red Sea, and came to Kadesh;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But when Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- came up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- from Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- and walked H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- through the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- unto the Red H5488 (סוּף) — a reed, especially the papyrus
- sea H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
- and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Kadesh H6946 (קָדֵשׁ) — Kadesh, a place in the Desert
17 then Israel sent messengers unto the king of Edom, saying, Let me, I pray thee, pass through thy land; but the king of Edom hearkened not. And in like manner he sent unto the king of Moab; but he would not: and Israel abode in Kadesh.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- messengers H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Edom H123 (אֱדֹם) — Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region (Idumaea) occupied by him
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Let me, I pray thee, pass through H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- thy land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- but the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- would not hearken H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- And in like manner they sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
- but he would H14 (אָבָה) — to breathe after, i.e. (figuratively) to be acquiescent
- and Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- abode H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in Kadesh H6946 (קָדֵשׁ) — Kadesh, a place in the Desert
18 Then they went through the wilderness, and went around the land of Edom, and the land of Moab, and came by the east side of the land of Moab, and they encamped on the other side of the Arnon; but they came not within the border of Moab, for the Arnon was the border of Moab.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then they went along H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- through the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- and compassed H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Edom H123 (אֱדֹם) — Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region (Idumaea) occupied by him
- and the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
- and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- by the east side H8121 (שֶׁמֶשׁ) — the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. (architectural) a notched battlement
- by the east side H4217 (מִזְרָח) — sunrise, i.e. the east
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and pitched H2583 (חָנָה) — properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch a tent; generally to encamp (for abode or siege)
- on the other side H5676 (עֵבֶר) — properly, a region across; but used only adverbially (with or without a preposition) on the opposite side (especially of the Jordan; ususally meaning the east)
- of Arnon H769 (אַרְנוֹן) — the Arnon, a river east of the Jordan, also its territory
- but came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- not within the border H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- for Arnon H769 (אַרְנוֹן) — the Arnon, a river east of the Jordan, also its territory
- the border H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
19 And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, the king of Heshbon; and Israel said unto him, Let us pass, we pray thee, through thy land unto my place.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- messengers H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- unto Sihon H5511 (סִיחוֹן) — Sichon, an Amoritish king
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of the Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Heshbon H2809 (חֶשְׁבּוֹן) — Cheshbon, a place East of the Jordan
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Let us pass H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- we pray thee, through thy land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- into H5704 (עַד) — as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
- my place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
20 But Sihon trusted not Israel to pass through his border; but Sihon gathered all his people together, and encamped in Jahaz, and fought against Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But Sihon H5511 (סִיחוֹן) — Sichon, an Amoritish king
- trusted H539 (אָמַן) — properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet…
- not Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- to pass H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- through his coast H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- gathered H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- all his people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- together H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- and pitched H2583 (חָנָה) — properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch a tent; generally to encamp (for abode or siege)
- in Jahaz H3096 (יַהַץ) — Jahats or Jahtsah, a place East of the Jordan
- and fought H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- against Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
21 And Jehovah, the God of Israel, delivered Sihon and all his people into the hand of Israel, and they smote them: so Israel possessed all the land of the Amorites, the inhabitants of that country.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — 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 deference…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- delivered H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- Sihon H5511 (סִיחוֹן) — Sichon, an Amoritish king
- and all his people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- into the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and they smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- them: so Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- possessed H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
- all the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of the Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- the inhabitants H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- of that country H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
22 And they possessed all the border of the Amorites, from the Arnon even unto the Jabbok, and from the wilderness even unto the Jordan.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they possessed H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
- all the coasts H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- of the Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- from Arnon H769 (אַרְנוֹן) — the Arnon, a river east of the Jordan, also its territory
- even unto Jabbok H2999 (יַבֹּק) — Jabbok, a river east of the Jordan
- and from the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- even unto Jordan H3383 (יַרְדֵּן) — Jarden, the principal river of Palestine
23 So now Jehovah, the God of Israel, hath dispossessed the Amorites from before his people Israel, and shouldest thou possess them?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So now Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — 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 deference…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- hath dispossessed H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
- the Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- from before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- his people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and shouldest thou possess H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
24 Wilt not thou possess that which Chemosh thy god giveth thee to possess? So whomsoever Jehovah our God hath dispossessed from before us, them will we possess.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wilt not thou possess H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
- that which Chemosh H3645 (כְּמוֹשׁ) — Kemosh, the god of the Moabites
- thy god H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — 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 deference…
- giveth thee to possess H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
- So whomsoever Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — 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 deference…
- shall drive out H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
- from before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- us, them will we possess H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
25 And now art thou anything better than Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab? did he ever strive against Israel, or did he ever fight against them?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- thou any thing better H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- than Balak H1111 (בָּלָק) — Balak, a Moabitish king
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Zippor H6834 (צִפּוֹר) — Tsippor, a Moabite
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
- did he ever H7378 (רִיב) — properly, to toss, i.e. grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend
- strive H7378 (רִיב) — properly, to toss, i.e. grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend
- against Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- or did he ever H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
26 While Israel dwelt in Heshbon and its towns, and in Aroer and its towns, and in all the cities that are along by the side of the Arnon, three hundred years; wherefore did ye not recover them within that time?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- While Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in Heshbon H2809 (חֶשְׁבּוֹן) — Cheshbon, a place East of the Jordan
- and her towns H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- and in Aroer H6177 (עֲרוֹעֵר) — Aroër, the name of three places in or near Palestine
- and in all the cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- along by the coasts H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of Arnon H769 (אַרְנוֹן) — the Arnon, a river east of the Jordan, also its territory
- three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- why therefore did ye not recover H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- within that time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
27 I therefore have not sinned against thee, but thou doest me wrong to war against me: Jehovah, the Judge, be judge this day between the children of Israel and the children of Ammon.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore I have not sinned H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- against thee, but thou doest H853 (אֵת) — properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
- against thee, but thou doest H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- me wrong H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- to war H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- against me: Jehovah-shaphat, Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- the Judge H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
- be judge H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
- this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- between the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ammon H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
28 Howbeit the king of the children of Ammon hearkened not unto the words of Jephthah which he sent him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Howbeit the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ammon H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
- hearkened H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- not unto the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Jephthah H3316 (יִפְתָּח) — Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
- which he sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
29 Then the Spirit of Jehovah came upon Jephthah, and he passed over Gilead and Manasseh, and passed over Mizpeh of Gilead, and from Mizpeh of Gilead he passed over unto the children of Ammon.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then the Spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- came upon Jephthah H3316 (יִפְתָּח) — Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
- and he passed over H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- Gilead H1568 (גִּלְעָד) — Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites
- and Manasseh H4519 (מְנַשֶּׁה) — Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- and passed over H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- Mizpeh H4708 (מִצְפֶּה) — Mitspeh, the name of five places in Palestine
- of Gilead H1568 (גִּלְעָד) — Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites
- and from Mizpeh H4708 (מִצְפֶּה) — Mitspeh, the name of five places in Palestine
- he passed over H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ammon H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
30 And Jephthah vowed a vow unto Jehovah, and said, If thou wilt indeed deliver the children of Ammon into my hand,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jephthah H3316 (יִפְתָּח) — Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
- vowed H5087 (נָדַר) — to promise (pos., to do or give something to God)
- a vow H5088 (נֶדֶר) — a promise (to God); also (concretely) a thing promised
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- If thou shalt without fail H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ammon H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
- into mine hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
31 then it shall be, that whatsoever cometh forth from the doors of my house to meet me, when I return in peace from the children of Ammon, it shall be Jehovah’s, and I will offer it up for a burnt-offering.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then it shall be, that whatsoever H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- cometh forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- of the doors H1817 (דֶּלֶת) — something swinging, i.e. the valve of a door
- of my house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- to meet H7125 (קִרְאָה) — an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
- me, when I return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- in peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- from the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ammon H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
- shall surely be Yhwh’s H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and I will offer it up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- for a burnt offering H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
32 So Jephthah passed over unto the children of Ammon to fight against them; and Jehovah delivered them into his hand.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So Jephthah H3316 (יִפְתָּח) — Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
- passed over H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- unto the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ammon H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
- to fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- against them; and Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- delivered H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- them into his hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
33 And he smote them from Aroer until thou come to Minnith, even twenty cities, and unto Abel-cheramim, with a very great slaughter. So the children of Ammon were subdued before the children of Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- them from Aroer H6177 (עֲרוֹעֵר) — Aroër, the name of three places in or near Palestine
- even till thou come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Minnith H4511 (מִנִּית) — Minnith, a place East of the Jordan
- twenty H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
- cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- and unto the plain H58 (אָבֵל) — a meadow
- of the vineyards H64 (אָבֵל כְּרָמִים) — Abel-Keramim, a place in Palestine
- of the vineyards H3754 (כֶּרֶם) — a garden or vineyard
- with a very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- slaughter H4347 (מַכָּה) — a blow (in 2 Chronicles 2:10, of the flail); by implication, a wound; figuratively, carnage, also pestilence
- Thus the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ammon H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
- were subdued H3665 (כָּנַע) — properly, to bend the knee; hence, to humiliate, vanquish
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
34 And Jephthah came to Mizpah unto his house; and, behold, his daughter came out to meet him with timbrels and with dances: and she was his only child; besides her he had neither son nor daughter.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jephthah H3316 (יִפְתָּח) — Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Mizpeh H4709 (מִצְפָּה) — Mitspah, the name of two places in Palestine
- unto his house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and, behold, his daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- came out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- to meet H7125 (קִרְאָה) — an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
- him with timbrels H8596 (תֹּף) — a tambourine
- and with dances H4246 (מְחֹלָה) — a dance
- only child H3173 (יָחִיד) — properly, united, i.e. sole; by implication, beloved; also lonely; (feminine) the life (as not to be replaced)
- beside her he had neither son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- nor H176 (אוֹ) — desire (and so probably in Proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
- daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
35 And it came to pass, when he saw her, that he rent his clothes, and said, Alas, my daughter! thou hast brought me very low, and thou art one of them that trouble me; for I have opened my mouth unto Jehovah, and I cannot go back.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass, when he saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- her, that he rent H7167 (קָרַע) — to rend, literally or figuratively (revile, paint the eyes, as if enlarging them)
- his clothes H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Alas H162 (אֲהָהּ) — Oh!
- my daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- thou hast brought me H3766 (כָּרַע) — to bend the knee; by implication, to sink, to prostrate
- very low H3766 (כָּרַע) — to bend the knee; by implication, to sink, to prostrate
- and thou art one of them that trouble H5916 (עָכַר) — properly, to roil water; figuratively, to disturb or affict
- me: for I have opened H6475 (פָּצָה) — to rend, i.e. open (especially the mouth)
- my mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and I cannot H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- go back H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
36 And she said unto him, My father, thou hast opened thy mouth unto Jehovah; do unto me according to that which hath proceeded out of thy mouth, forasmuch as Jehovah hath taken vengeance for thee on thine enemies, even on the children of Ammon.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And she said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, My father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- thou hast opened H6475 (פָּצָה) — to rend, i.e. open (especially the mouth)
- thy mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- to me according to that which H834 (אֲשֶׁר) — who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.
- hath proceeded H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- out of thy mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- forasmuch H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- as Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath taken H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- vengeance H5360 (נְקָמָה) — avengement, whether the act or the passion
- for thee of thine enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ammon H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
37 And she said unto her father, Let this thing be done for me: let me alone two months, that I may depart and go down upon the mountains, and bewail my virginity, I and my companions.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And she said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto her father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- Let this thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- be done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- for me: let me alone H7503 (רָפָה) — to slacken (in many applications, literal or figurative)
- two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- months H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- that I may go up H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- upon the mountains H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- and bewail H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
- my virginity H1331 (בְּתוּלִים) — (collectively and abstractly) virginity; by implication and concretely, the tokens of it
- I and my fellows H7474 (רַעְיָה) — a female associate
- I and my fellows H7464 (רֵעָה) — a female associate
38 And he said, Go. And he sent her away for two months: and she departed, she and her companions, and bewailed her virginity upon the mountains.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- And he sent her away H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- months H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- and she went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- with her companions H7464 (רֵעָה) — a female associate
- and bewailed H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
- her virginity H1331 (בְּתוּלִים) — (collectively and abstractly) virginity; by implication and concretely, the tokens of it
- upon the mountains H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
39 And it came to pass at the end of two months, that she returned unto her father, who did with her according to his vow which he had vowed: and she knew not man. And it was a custom in Israel,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass at the end H7093 (קֵץ) — an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after
- of two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- months H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- that she returned H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- unto her father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- who did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- to his vow H5088 (נֶדֶר) — a promise (to God); also (concretely) a thing promised
- which he had vowed H5087 (נָדַר) — to promise (pos., to do or give something to God)
- and she knew H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- no man H376 (אִישׁ) — 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)
- And it was a custom H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
- in Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
40 that the daughters of Israel went yearly to celebrate the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite four days in a year.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- yearly H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- to lament H8567 (תָּנָה) — to ascribe (praise), i.e. celebrate, commemorate
- the daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of Jephthah H3316 (יִפְתָּח) — Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
- the Gileadite H1569 (גִּלְעָדִי) — a Giladite or descendant of Gilad
- four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- in a year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)