Judges 21:18
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“Howbeit we may not give them wives of our daughters: for the children of Israel have sworn, saying, Cursed be he that giveth a wife to Benjamin.”
שָׁבַע
To swear, to take an oath. Shaba. God swore by Himself because there is none greater. His promises are backed by His own eternal nature.
בֵּן
the people of
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בֵּן
Son. Ben. A son with full rights. You are sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. Full rights. Full access. Full inheritance.
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel. To struggle with God and prevail. The name given to Jacob. God's chosen people. Those who wrestle honestly with God.
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נָתַן
one who gives
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נָתַן
To give, to grant, to permit. Nathan. God is always giving. His hand is always open.
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יָכֹל
we are able
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יָכֹל
to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
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