Judges 11:30 Meaning and Explanation
“And Jephthah vowed a vow unto the LORD, and said, If thou shalt without fail deliver the children of Ammon into mine hands,”
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What Does Judges 11:30 Mean?
On the eve of battle, Jephthah makes a solemn vow to the LORD. He begins his promise with a condition: if God will without fail give the Ammonites into his hands. The vow expresses his longing for victory and his desire to render something to God in return.
Vows were a serious matter in Israel, binding the one who made them. Jephthah's earnestness is real, yet the words he is about to add will bring great sorrow. The passage invites sober reflection on the weight of our promises before God, and on the care with which they should be made.
Judges 11:30 in the Original Language
neder (נֶדֶר), 'vow' -- a solemn promise made to God, binding upon the one who speaks it.
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What does Judges 11:30 mean?
Jephthah makes a vow to the LORD, asking for victory over Ammon.