Judges 11:36 Meaning and Explanation
“And she said unto him, My father, if thou hast opened thy mouth unto the LORD, do to me according to that which hath proceeded out of thy mouth; forasmuch as the LORD hath taken vengeance for thee of thine enemies, even of the children of Ammon.”
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Read Full Chapter →Jephthah's daughter submits, urging her father to keep his vow since the LORD has granted victory.
What Does Judges 11:36 Mean?
The daughter answers with astonishing grace. She does not resist or accuse; she tells her father to do as he has vowed, since the LORD has granted him victory over Ammon. She places her father's vow and God's deliverance above her own life.
Her words carry a quiet nobility and a willing submission that humble the reader. Whatever sorrow lies ahead, she meets it with courage and faith rather than bitterness. Her selflessness echoes the heart of self-giving devotion, and points us toward the One who would later lay down his life in perfect, willing love.
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What does Judges 11:36 mean?
Jephthah's daughter submits, urging her father to keep his vow since the LORD has granted victory.