Judges 2:4 Meaning and Explanation
“And it came to pass, when the angel of the LORD spake these words unto all the children of Israel, that the people lifted up their voice, and wept.”
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Read Full Chapter →When the messenger finishes speaking to all Israel, the people break into loud weeping.
What Does Judges 2:4 Mean?
The whole assembly hears the indictment, and their response is tears. After the rehearsal of God's faithfulness and their failure, the people lift up their voice and weep openly before the LORD.
Weeping can be the beginning of return. Sorrow over sin is a gift when it turns the heart back toward God rather than merely mourning the consequences. Scripture honors a broken and contrite heart, and the tears shed here open the door to grace, if they lead to changed lives and not just a passing grief.
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What does Judges 2:4 mean?
When the messenger finishes speaking to all Israel, the people break into loud weeping.