Judges 10:14
Judges 10:14 in Multiple Translations
Go and cry out to the gods you have chosen. Let them save you in your time of trouble.”
Go and cry unto the gods which ye have chosen; let them deliver you in the time of your tribulation.
Go and cry unto the gods which ye have chosen; let them save you in the time of your distress.
Go, send up your cry for help to the gods of your selection; let them be your saviours in the time of your trouble.
Go and cry out for help to the gods you have chosen. Let them save you in your time of trouble.”
Goe, and cry vnto the gods which ye haue chosen: let them saue you in the time of your tribulation.
Go and cry unto the gods on which ye have fixed; they — they save you in the time of your adversity.'
Go and cry to the gods which you have chosen. Let them save you in the time of your distress!”
Go and cry to the gods which ye have chosen; let them deliver you in the time of your tribulation.
Go and call upon the gods which you have chosen: let them deliver you in the time of distress.
You have chosen those gods to be the ones that you worship. So call to them to help you. Allow them to rescue you when you have a lot of trouble!”
Berean Amplified Bible — Judges 10:14
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Judges 10:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְכ֗וּ
וְ/זַֽעֲקוּ֙
אֶל
הָ֣/אֱלֹהִ֔ים
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
בְּחַרְתֶּ֖ם
בָּ֑/ם
הֵ֛מָּה
יוֹשִׁ֥יעוּ
לָ/כֶ֖ם
בְּ/עֵ֥ת
צָרַתְ/כֶֽם
לְכ֗וּ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
וְ/זַֽעֲקוּ֙
zâʻaq
H2199
to cry out
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2mp
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
הָ֣/אֱלֹהִ֔ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Art | N-mp
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
בְּחַרְתֶּ֖ם
bâchar
H977
to choose
V-Qal-Perf-2mp
בָּ֑/ם
Prep | Suff
הֵ֛מָּה
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
יוֹשִׁ֥יעוּ
yâshaʻ
H3467
to save
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp
לָ/כֶ֖ם
Prep | Suff
בְּ/עֵ֥ת
ʻêth
H6256
time
Prep | N-cs
צָרַתְ/כֶֽם
tsârâh
H6869
dearth
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 10:14
לְכ֗וּ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
וְ/זַֽעֲקוּ֙
zâʻaq
H2199
"to cry out"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2mp
This verb means to cry out for help or announce something publicly, often in a loud voice, like a herald calling people together. It is used in the Bible to describe people crying out to God for aid. It can also mean to summon or assemble people.
Definition: 1) to cry, cry out, call, call for help 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call (to one's aid) 1a2) to cry, cry out (in need) 1b) (Niphal) to be assembled, be called together, be joined together 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to call, call out, call together, summon 1c2) to make a crying, proclaim 1c3) to have a proclamation made 1c4) to call out to, call out at Aramaic equivalent: ze.iq (זְעִ֑ק "to cry out" H2200)
Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: assemble, call (together), (make a) cry (out), come with such a company, gather (together), cause to be proclaimed. See also: Exodus 2:23; Nehemiah 9:28; Psalms 22:6.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
הָ֣/אֱלֹהִ֔ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
בְּחַרְתֶּ֖ם
bâchar
H977
"to choose"
V-Qal-Perf-2mp
To choose or select is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which appears in Deuteronomy. It can also mean to be chosen or elected. The KJV translates it as 'choose' or 'acceptable'.
Definition: 1) to choose, elect, decide for 1a) (Qal) to choose 1b) (Niphal) to be chosen 1c) (Pual) to be chosen, selected
Usage: Occurs in 162 OT verses. KJV: acceptable, appoint, choose (choice), excellent, join, be rather, require. See also: Genesis 6:2; 2 Kings 23:27; Psalms 25:12.
בָּ֑/ם
""
Prep | Suff
הֵ֛מָּה
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
יוֹשִׁ֥יעוּ
yâshaʻ
H3467
"to save"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp
Means to save or be delivered, used in the Bible to describe being freed from danger or trouble, like in battle or from moral struggles, as seen in the Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to save, be saved, be delivered 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be liberated, be saved, be delivered 1a2) to be saved (in battle), be victorious 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to save, deliver 1b2) to save from moral troubles 1b3) to give victory to
Usage: Occurs in 198 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory. See also: Exodus 2:17; Psalms 55:17; Psalms 3:8.
לָ/כֶ֖ם
""
Prep | Suff
בְּ/עֵ֥ת
ʻêth
H6256
"time"
Prep | N-cs
Eth means time, especially now or when, and can refer to an event, experience, or occasion. It is often used to describe a specific moment or period.
Definition: 1) time 1a) time (of an event) 1b) time (usual) 1c) experiences, fortunes 1d) occurrence, occasion
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after, (al-) ways, [idiom] certain, [phrase] continually, [phrase] evening, long, (due) season, so (long) as, (even-, evening-, noon-) tide, (meal-), what) time, when. See also: Genesis 8:11; 2 Chronicles 35:17; Psalms 1:3.
צָרַתְ/כֶֽם
tsârâh
H6869
"dearth"
N-fs | Suff
A vexer is someone who causes trouble or distress, like a rival wife, used in the Bible to describe relationships or situations that cause anguish or affliction, as seen in the book of Genesis.
Definition: death, destitution
Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: adversary, adversity, affliction, anguish, distress, tribulation, trouble. See also: Genesis 35:3; Psalms 116:3; Psalms 9:10.
Study Notes — Judges 10:14
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- Context
- Cross References
- Judges 10:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Judges 10:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 10:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 10:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Judges 10:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 10:14
- Cambridge Bible on Judges 10:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Judges 10:14
- Sermons on Judges 10:14
Context — Oppression by the Philistines and Ammonites
12Sidonians, Amalekites, and Maonites oppressed you and you cried out to Me, did I not save you from their hands?
13But you have forsaken Me and served other gods, so I will no longer save you.
14Go and cry out to the gods you have chosen. Let them save you in your time of trouble.”
15“We have sinned,” the Israelites said to the LORD. “Deal with us as You see fit; but please deliver us today!” 16So they put away the foreign gods from among them and served the LORD, and He could no longer bear the misery of Israel.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremiah 2:28 | But where are the gods you made for yourselves? Let them rise up in your time of trouble and save you if they can; for your gods are as numerous as your cities, O Judah. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 32:37–38 | He will say: “Where are their gods, the rock in which they took refuge, which ate the fat of their sacrifices and drank the wine of their drink offerings? Let them rise up and help you; let them give you shelter! |
| 3 | 1 Kings 18:27–28 | At noon Elijah began to taunt them, saying, “Shout louder, for he is a god! Perhaps he is deep in thought, or occupied, or on a journey. Perhaps he is sleeping and must be awakened!” So they shouted louder and cut themselves with knives and lances, as was their custom, until the blood gushed over them. |
| 4 | 2 Kings 3:13 | Elisha, however, said to the king of Israel, “What have we to do with each other? Go to the prophets of your father and of your mother!” “No,” replied the king of Israel, “for it is the LORD who has summoned these three kings to deliver them into the hand of Moab.” |
| 5 | Isaiah 10:3 | What will you do on the day of reckoning when devastation comes from afar? To whom will you flee for help? Where will you leave your wealth? |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 32:26–28 | I would have said that I would cut them to pieces and blot out their memory from mankind, if I had not dreaded the taunt of the enemy, lest their adversaries misunderstand and say: ‘Our own hand has prevailed; it was not the LORD who did all this.’” Israel is a nation devoid of counsel, with no understanding among them. |
| 7 | Proverbs 1:25–27 | because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction, in turn I will mock your calamity; I will sneer when terror strikes you, when your dread comes like a storm, and your destruction like a whirlwind, when distress and anguish overwhelm you. |
Judges 10:14 Summary
This verse is saying that if we choose to follow other 'gods' or idols, then we should go to them for help when we're in trouble. But the problem is, those idols can't really help us, unlike the one true God who is all-powerful and loving (see Psalm 115:1-8). The Israelites were learning this lesson the hard way, and we can learn from their example to stay faithful to God and not turn to false idols (see 1 John 5:21). By choosing to follow God and putting away our idols, we can experience His deliverance and love, just like the Israelites did in Judges 10:16.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'cry out to the gods you have chosen' in Judges 10:14?
This phrase means to turn to the false idols or deities that the Israelites had chosen to worship instead of the one true God, as seen in Judges 10:13 where it says they 'served other gods' (see also Deuteronomy 31:16).
Is God being cruel or heartless in this verse?
No, God is not being cruel, but rather He is giving the Israelites what they had chosen - to follow other gods - as seen in Romans 1:24-25 where God gives people over to their desires, and in this case, their idolatrous desires.
What is the significance of 'in your time of trouble' in this verse?
This phrase highlights that the Israelites were only turning to God when they were in trouble, but God wants a genuine, wholehearted relationship with His people, as seen in Hosea 6:1-3 where the people are called to return to God with all their heart.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of a larger theme in the Bible where God's people are called to faithfulness and warned against idolatry, as seen in Exodus 20:3-5 where the people are commanded to worship only God, and in 1 Corinthians 10:21-22 where the people are warned not to participate in idolatrous practices.
Reflection Questions
- What are some 'gods' that I have chosen to prioritize over God in my life, and how can I repent of this idolatry?
- In what ways do I only turn to God when I'm in trouble, and how can I cultivate a more consistent and wholehearted relationship with Him?
- What are some false idols or distractions that I need to 'put away' in my life, just like the Israelites did in Judges 10:16?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when He doesn't immediately rescue me from trouble, and instead uses those difficulties to draw me closer to Himself?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 10:14
Go and cry unto the gods which ye have chosen,.... For they were their choice, and not what they were obliged to serve through persecution, and by compulsion of others, and whom they needed not,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 10:14
Yet ye have forsaken me, and served other gods: wherefore I will deliver you no more. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 10:14
You have not been forced to worship those gods by your oppressors and tyrants; but you have freely chosen these gods before me.
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 10:14
Judges 10:14 Go and cry unto the gods which ye have chosen; let them deliver you in the time of your tribulation.Ver. 14. Go and cry unto the gods, &c.] He commandeth them not idolatry, but upbraideth them with it; layeth it in their dish, and showeth them how little they have profited by it. See the like in Deuteronomy 32:37-38 1 Kings 18:27. And were we not ready to think in our late unnatural troubles, that God had even abandoned us, whatever he may do yet, and to say of England, as he once did of Rome, Nunquam magis, iustis iudiciis, approbatum est non esse curae Deo securitatem nostrum, esse vindictam? That God had cast away the care of our safety, but not of our utter destruction? Tac., Hist., lib. i. cap. 11.
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 10:14
(14) Go and cry unto the gods.—With this bitter reproach comp. Deuteronomy 32:37-38; 2 Kings 3:13; Jeremiah 2:28. In the time of your tribulation.—Comp. 1 Kings 18:27; Proverbs 1:26.
Cambridge Bible on Judges 10:14
14. For the thought cf. Deuteronomy 32:37-38, Jeremiah 2:28.
Whedon's Commentary on Judges 10:14
14. Cry unto the gods — A bitter and taunting irony. Thus Divine Wisdom deals with the rebellious and profane. It laughs at their calamity and mocks when their fear cometh. Proverbs 1:26.
Sermons on Judges 10:14
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Why Men Rest in Duties by Thomas Shepard | Thomas Shepard preaches about the reasons why men tend to rely on their own efforts and good works for salvation instead of fully trusting in Jesus Christ. He explains that this re |
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Cain and Abel (The First Murder) - Part 2 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of choosing between two opposing paths in the last days. They highlight the contrast between the biblical view of reality and |
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Crusading On--Our Responsibility by Beryl Amos | The preacher delves into the meaning of 'mukterizo,' which signifies mocking, deriding, and treating with contempt. The concept of sowing and reaping is emphasized, highlighting th |
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Sing Praises With Understanding by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher begins by emphasizing the importance of taking a pause from our daily activities and engaging in a time of worship. He shares the story of Elisha and h |
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Fellowship With God by James Smith | James Smith preaches on the importance of fellowship with God, emphasizing the need for a deep knowledge of God through the gospel and the Holy Spirit's teaching. This knowledge le |
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The Knowledge of Jesus Christ the Best Knowledge. (1 Cor. 2:2) by George Whitefield | The preacher delves into the meaning of 'boule' in the Bible, emphasizing that it signifies a decision or plan resulting from inner deliberation, often reflecting God's heart of in |