Judges 14:11
Judges 14:11 in Multiple Translations
And when the Philistines saw him, they selected thirty men to accompany him.
And it came to pass, when they saw him, that they brought thirty companions to be with him.
And it came to pass, when they saw him, that they brought thirty companions to be with him.
And he took thirty friends, and they were with him.
When the Philistine people saw him, they arranged for thirty men to accompany him.
And when they sawe him, they brought thirtie companions to be with him.
and it cometh to pass when they see him, that they take thirty companions, and they are with him.
When they saw him, they brought thirty companions to be with him.
And it came to pass, when they saw him, that they brought thirty companions to be with him.
And when the citizens of that place saw him, they brought him thirty companions to be with him.
Thirty young man were invited to the party.
Berean Amplified Bible — Judges 14:11
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Judges 14:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְהִ֖י
כִּ/רְאוֹתָ֣/ם
אוֹת֑/וֹ
וַ/יִּקְחוּ֙
שְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים
מֵֽרֵעִ֔ים
וַ/יִּהְי֖וּ
אִתּֽ/וֹ
וַ/יְהִ֖י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
כִּ/רְאוֹתָ֣/ם
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
אוֹת֑/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
וַ/יִּקְחוּ֙
lâqach
H3947
to take
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
שְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
thirty
Adj
מֵֽרֵעִ֔ים
mêrêaʻ
H4828
companion
N-mp
וַ/יִּהְי֖וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אִתּֽ/וֹ
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 14:11
וַ/יְהִ֖י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
כִּ/רְאוֹתָ֣/ם
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
אוֹת֑/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
וַ/יִּקְחוּ֙
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
שְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
"thirty"
Adj
Thirty is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also be used as an ordinal to describe something as thirtieth. It is used to count quantities in the Bible.
Definition: thirty, thirtieth Aramaic equivalent: te.la.tin (תְּלָתִין "thirty" H8533)
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: thirty, thirtieth. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:3; 1 Samuel 11:8; Jeremiah 38:10.
מֵֽרֵעִ֔ים
mêrêaʻ
H4828
"companion"
N-mp
A companion or friend, this word describes a close relationship. It refers to someone you trust and spend time with, like a confidential friend. The Bible values strong friendships.
Definition: companion, friend, confidential friend
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: companion, friend. See also: Genesis 26:26; Judges 15:2; Proverbs 19:7.
וַ/יִּהְי֖וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
אִתּֽ/וֹ
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
Study Notes — Judges 14:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Judges 14:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Judges 14:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 14:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 14:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Judges 14:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 14:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 14:11
- Cambridge Bible on Judges 14:11
- Barnes' Notes on Judges 14:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Judges 14:11
- Sermons on Judges 14:11
Context — Samson’s Riddle
9So he scooped some honey into his hands and ate it as he went along. And when he returned to his father and mother, he gave some to them and they ate it. But he did not tell them that he had taken the honey from the lion’s carcass.
10Then his father went to visit the woman, and Samson prepared a feast there, as was customary for the bridegroom.
11And when the Philistines saw him, they selected thirty men to accompany him.
12“Let me tell you a riddle,” Samson said to them. “If you can solve it for me within the seven days of the feast, I will give you thirty linen garments and thirty sets of clothes. 13But if you cannot solve it, you must give me thirty linen garments and thirty sets of clothes.” “Tell us your riddle,” they replied. “Let us hear it.”Cross References
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| 1 | Matthew 9:15 | Jesus replied, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while He is with them? But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast. |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 16:6 | When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and said, “Surely here before the LORD is His anointed.” |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 10:23 | So they ran and brought Saul, and when he stood among the people, he was a head taller than any of the others. |
| 4 | John 3:29 | The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. |
Judges 14:11 Summary
In this verse, the Philistines select thirty men to accompany Samson, likely as a way to keep a close eye on him and protect their interests. This event sets the stage for the rest of the story of Samson, including his riddle and the subsequent conflict with the Philistines (Judges 14:12-13). As we reflect on this verse, we can learn about the importance of trusting in God and waiting patiently for Him, rather than trying to control or manipulate others (Psalm 37:7). By trusting in God, we can experience His sovereignty and provision in our lives, just as Samson did.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Philistines select thirty men to accompany Samson?
The Philistines likely selected thirty men to accompany Samson as a way to keep a close eye on him and protect their interests, as Samson was a potential threat to their power and culture, as seen in Judges 14:10 where Samson's father visits the woman, indicating the close relationship between the Israelites and Philistines.
What is the significance of the number thirty in this verse?
The number thirty may symbolize completeness or fullness, as seen in Genesis 1:1 where God creates the world in six days and rests on the seventh, indicating a pattern of completion, and also in Exodus 18:21 where Moses appoints leaders over groups of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens, with thirty being a significant number in leadership roles.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the story of Samson?
This verse sets the stage for the events that unfold in the story of Samson, including his riddle and the subsequent conflict with the Philistines, as seen in Judges 14:12-13 where Samson proposes a riddle to the Philistines, demonstrating his strength and cunning.
What can we learn from the Philistines' actions in this verse?
The Philistines' actions demonstrate a lack of trust and a desire to exert control over Samson, which is a common theme throughout the Bible, as seen in Psalm 37:7 where it is written to trust in the Lord and wait patiently for Him, rather than trying to control or manipulate others.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I try to exert control over others, and how can I learn to trust in God instead?
- How can I use my unique gifts and talents to serve God and glorify Him, just as Samson used his strength and cunning to serve God?
- What are some areas in my life where I feel like I am being watched or judged by others, and how can I learn to trust in God's sovereignty and provision in those situations?
- How can I use my relationships with others to point them to God and demonstrate His love and character, just as Samson's interactions with the Philistines ultimately pointed to God's power and authority?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 14:11
And it came to pass; when they saw him,.... That is, the Philistines, the citizens of Timnath, when they saw that he was come to consummate his marriage: that they brought thirty companions to be
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 14:11
And it came to pass, when they saw him, that they brought thirty companions to be with him. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 14:11
When they saw him, or, observed or considered him, his stature, and strength, and countenance, and carriage, which were extraordinary. They brought thirty companions to be with him; partly in compliance with the custom of having bridemen; of which see , though they were not so numerous; and principally by way of caution, and as a guard put upon him under a pretence of respect and affection.
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 14:11
Judges 14:11 And it came to pass, when they saw him, that they brought thirty companions to be with him.Ver. 11. And it came to pass, when they saw him.] His stature, strength, countenance, carriage, &c. That they brought thirty companions to be with him.] Honoris quidem specie, sed cautionis ergo: under a pretence of doing him honour, but indeed to secure themselves, they set a guard upon him. So the Turks at this day suffer no stranger to come into the presence of their Emperor, but they clasp him by the arms, under colour of doing him honour, but indeed lest he should offer the Emperor any violence, as Miles Cobelite, a poor wounded Christian soldier, did Amurah III, whom he slew under pretence of coming near to crave his life of him. Turk. Hist., p. 200, 715.
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 14:11
(11) When they saw him.—The reason why this clause is added is somewhat obscure, and this is perhaps the reason why the LXX. and Josephus, without any warrant, render it “when they were afraid of him, which would involve a change in the reading. They brought thirty companions.—It was necessary to the splendour of the marriage feast that there should be these paranymphs (shoshbenim, or “children of the bride-chamber,” Matthew 9:15). The fact that Samson had brought none with him seems to prove that his marriage was highly unpopular among his own countrymen. Thirty, however, was a most unusual number.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 14:11
Verse 11. They brought thirty companions] These are called in Scripture children of the bride-chamber, and friends of the bridegroom. See the whole of this subject particularly illustrated in the observations at the end, Clarke "John 3:25".
Cambridge Bible on Judges 14:11
11. when they saw him] With a slight change LXX. cod. A etc. read because they feared him; they must be the Philistines, though not mentioned in the context. The sight of Samson, or their fear of him, induced the Philistines to procure thirty companions (cf. Judges 14:20), nominally as friends and supporters, but really in self-defence. The text does not give an altogether satisfactory sense, and may have suffered from alterations. If we read that he brought, which would be an improvement, we must treat when they saw him as an interpolation. This is Moore’s view, and Budde proposes further re-arrangements; the original state of the verse is not easy to recover. The thirty (cf. Son 3:7 sixty) are of course Philistines, Judges 14:18. At village weddings in Syria the bridegroom is still attended by a body-guard of young men with their leader (Judges 14:20), who superintend the festivities and bear the cost.
This ancient institution probably goes back to days when the party really needed protection (Wetzstein, Z. f. Ethnologie, 1873, 288 f.).
Barnes' Notes on Judges 14:11
Thirty companions - These were “the children of the bride-chamber” (Matthew 9:15; see Judges 14:20). From the number of them it may be inferred that Samson’s family was of some wealth and importance.
Whedon's Commentary on Judges 14:11
11. When they saw him — That is, when the bride’s parents and relatives saw him.
Sermons on Judges 14:11
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(Pdf Book) My All for Him / 5 Chapters by Basilea Schlink | Basilea Schlink emphasizes the necessity of 'first love' for Jesus, which is crucial for enduring the trials of our time. This love, akin to 'bridal love,' is a powerful force that |
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Fasting for the Reward of the Father by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the topic of fasting and how it should be done with the right intentions. He warns against being like hypocrites who fast to be seen by other |
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Fasting for the King's Coming by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of fasting as a spiritual practice. He explains that fasting is not just for times of crisis, but can be done out of a longing |
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All That Jesus Taught Bible Study - Part 36 by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the teachings of Jesus, focusing on the call to make disciples and the importance of following the promptings of the Holy Spirit. It emphasizes the selectio |
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Friends of the Bridegroom (Pt. 1) by Michael Koulianos | Michael Koulianos teaches on the concept of being a 'Friend of the Bridegroom,' emphasizing the importance of hearing God's voice and developing a deep friendship with Jesus. He hi |
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Jesus Christ:the True Bridegroom by Basilea Schlink | Basilea Schlink emphasizes that Jesus Christ embodies the true Bridegroom, yearning for a deep, reciprocal love from His bride, the soul. He desires not just obedience but a heartf |
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Exposition on Psalm 128 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches about the life and martyrdom of Felix, highlighting his happiness in despising the world for the sake of the Lord, and his ultimate reward of everlasting lif |