Judges 11:30
Judges 11:30 in Multiple Translations
Jephthah made this vow to the LORD: “If indeed You will deliver the Ammonites into my hand,
And Jephthah vowed a vow unto the LORD, and said, If thou shalt without fail deliver the children of Ammon into mine hands,
And Jephthah vowed a vow unto Jehovah, and said, If thou wilt indeed deliver the children of Ammon into my hand,
And Jephthah took an oath to the Lord, and said, If you will give the children of Ammon into my hands,
Jephthah made a solemn promise to the Lord, saying, “If you make me victorious over the Ammonites,
And Iphtah vowed a vowe vnto the Lord, and said, If thou shalt deliuer the children of Ammon into mine handes,
And Jephthah voweth a vow to Jehovah, and saith, 'If Thou dost at all give the Bene-Ammon into my hand —
Jephthah vowed a vow to the LORD, and said, “If you will indeed deliver the children of Ammon into my hand,
And Jephthah vowed a vow to the LORD, and said, If thou shalt without fail deliver the children of Ammon into my hands,
He made a vow to the Lord, saying: If thou wilt deliver the children of Ammon into my hands,
There Jephthah made a solemn promise to Yahweh. He said, “If you will enable my army to defeat [IDM] the Ammon people-group,
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Study Notes — Judges 11:30
- Context
- Cross References
- Judges 11:30 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Judges 11:30
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 11:30
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 11:30
- Trapp's Commentary on Judges 11:30
- Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 11:30
- Cambridge Bible on Judges 11:30
- Whedon's Commentary on Judges 11:30
- Sermons on Judges 11:30
Context — Jephthah’s Tragic Vow
30Jephthah made this vow to the LORD: “If indeed You will deliver the Ammonites into my hand,
31then whatever comes out the door of my house to greet me on my triumphant return from the Ammonites will belong to the LORD, and I will offer it up as a burnt offering.” 32So Jephthah crossed over to the Ammonites to fight against them, and the LORD delivered them into his hand.Cross References
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| 1 | Genesis 28:20 | Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and watch over me on this journey, and if He will provide me with food to eat and clothes to wear, |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 1:11 | And she made a vow, pleading, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever come over his head.” |
| 3 | Ecclesiastes 5:1–2 | Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong. Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. After all, God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few. |
| 4 | Numbers 30:2–16 | If a man makes a vow to the LORD or swears an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word; he must do everything he has promised. And if a woman in her father’s house during her youth makes a vow to the LORD or obligates herself by a pledge, and her father hears about her vow or pledge but says nothing to her, then all the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand. But if her father prohibits her on the day he hears about it, then none of the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand. The LORD will absolve her because her father has prohibited her. If a woman marries while under a vow or rash promise by which she has bound herself, and her husband hears of it but says nothing to her on that day, then the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand. But if her husband prohibits her when he hears of it, he nullifies the vow that binds her or the rash promise she has made, and the LORD will absolve her. Every vow a widow or divorced woman pledges to fulfill is binding on her. If a woman in her husband’s house has made a vow or put herself under an obligation with an oath, and her husband hears of it but says nothing to her and does not prohibit her, then all the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand. But if her husband nullifies them on the day he hears of them, then nothing that came from her lips, whether her vows or pledges, shall stand. Her husband has nullified them, and the LORD will absolve her. Her husband may confirm or nullify any vow or any sworn pledge to deny herself. But if her husband says nothing to her from day to day, then he confirms all the vows and pledges that bind her. He has confirmed them, because he said nothing to her on the day he heard about them. But if he nullifies them after he hears of them, then he will bear her iniquity.” These are the statutes that the LORD commanded Moses concerning the relationship between a man and his wife, and between a father and a young daughter still in his home. |
| 5 | Ecclesiastes 5:4–5 | When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow. It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it. |
Judges 11:30 Summary
In Judges 11:30, Jephthah makes a vow to the Lord, promising to give back to Him whatever comes out of his house to greet him when he returns from battle. This shows that Jephthah is trusting in God's power to help him defeat the Ammonites, similar to the trust expressed in Psalm 20:7. Jephthah's vow is a way of saying, 'God, if You help me win this battle, I'll give You something precious in return,' demonstrating his desire to honor and please God, as seen in 1 Samuel 1:11. This verse reminds us that we can trust in God's power and provision, just like Jephthah did, and that we should be willing to give back to Him in response to His blessings, as encouraged in Malachi 3:10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What prompted Jephthah to make a vow to the Lord in Judges 11:30?
Jephthah made this vow after the Spirit of the Lord came upon him, as seen in Judges 11:29, giving him confidence in the Lord's power to deliver the Ammonites into his hand.
Is it okay to make vows to God like Jephthah did in Judges 11:30?
While the Bible does record instances of people making vows to God, such as in Genesis 28:20-22 and Numbers 21:2, it's essential to approach vow-making with caution and consider the potential consequences, as seen in Jephthah's situation, and to prioritize obedience to God's commands, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 23:21-23.
What does Jephthah's vow reveal about his relationship with God?
Jephthah's vow suggests that he is seeking to acknowledge God's power and sovereignty in his life, similar to Hannah's prayer in 1 Samuel 1:11, and is willing to offer something precious to God in response to His deliverance, demonstrating a desire to honor and please Him.
How does Jephthah's vow in Judges 11:30 relate to the concept of faith and trust in God?
Jephthah's vow expresses his faith and trust in God's ability to deliver the Ammonites into his hand, similar to the faith exhibited by Abraham in Genesis 22:1-14, and demonstrates his willingness to rely on God's power and provision, rather than his own strength or abilities, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's power and deliverance, and how can I express my faith and trust in Him?
- In what ways can I, like Jephthah, acknowledge God's sovereignty and power in my life, and what are some practical steps I can take to prioritize obedience to His commands?
- How can I balance the desire to make vows or promises to God with the importance of obeying His commands and following His will, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7?
- What are some potential consequences of making rash or unconsidered vows, and how can I avoid this in my own life, as warned in Ecclesiastes 5:4-6?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 11:30
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 11:30
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 11:30
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 11:30
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 11:30
Cambridge Bible on Judges 11:30
Whedon's Commentary on Judges 11:30
Sermons on Judges 11:30
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Judas: The Lost Disciple: What Happens After Death?\t - William Blackburn by From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons | In this sermon, William Blackburn discusses the concept of death and what happens after we die. He explains that death is when the soul separates from the body and has the choice t |
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Jephthah, or the Faith That Leads to Faithfulness by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson's sermon on 'Jephthah, or the Faith That Leads to Faithfulness' emphasizes the transformative power of faith and God's ability to use the despised for His glory. Jepht |
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Jabbok by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, Reverend David Wilkerson speaks about the power of faith and victorious living in Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that judgment must begin in the house of the Lord and |
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God's New Thing by Brother Yun | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that the most important thing is to recognize that Jesus loves us and to put our trust in Him. He shares personal stories of hardship and per |
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Through the Bible - Genesis - Part 3 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the story of Jacob's love for Rachel and how it inspired him to serve the Lord wholeheartedly. He shares his personal testimony of serving t |
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(Genesis) 44 - Jacob's Ladder: Grace Unsought, Unstinted and Unforgettable by S. Lewis Johnson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the encounter between Jacob and God. Jacob, who was not a prodigal son returning to God, was taken by surprise when God appeared to him. Desp |
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(Genesis) Genesis 35-37:11 by Joe Focht | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jacob and how he experienced a lack of full obedience to God. The preacher emphasizes that partial obedience is not true obedien |







