Judges 19:21 — Word Study
WLCוַיְבִיאֵ֣הוּ לְבֵית֔וֹ וַיָּ֖בָל לַחֲמוֹרִ֑ים וַֽיִּרְחֲצוּ֙ רַגְלֵיהֶ֔ם וַיֹּאכְל֖וּ וַיִּשְׁתּֽוּ׃
BSASo he brought himbôwʼ▸ to his housebayith [dwelling place, home] and fedbâlal▸ [gave provender to, mixed food for] his donkeyschămôwr [asses, male donkeys] And they washedrâchats▸ [bathed, cleansed] their feetregel [with water, as a sign of hospitality] and ateʼâkal▸ [devoured, consumed] and drankshâthâh▸ [feasted, took in refreshment]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וַיְבִיאֵ֣הוּ | and he brought him | Verb hiphil sequential imperfect third person masculine singular, suffix |
| לְבֵית֔וֹ | to house his | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| וַיָּ֖בָל | and he fed | Verb, Qal, sequential imperfect third person masculine singular |
| לַחֲמוֹרִ֑ים | the donkeys | Preposition, noun common both plural absolute |
| וַֽיִּרְחֲצוּ֙ | and they washed | Verb, Qal, sequential imperfect third person masculine plural |
| רַגְלֵיהֶ֔ם | feet their | Noun common feminine dual construct, suffix |
| וַיֹּאכְל֖וּ | and they ate | Verb, Qal, sequential imperfect third person masculine plural |
| וַיִּשְׁתּֽוּ׃ | and they drank | Verb, Qal, sequential imperfect third person masculine plural |
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| BSB | So he brought him to his house and fed his donkeys. And they washed their feet and ate and drank. |
| KJV | So he brought him into his house, and gave provender unto the asses: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink. |
| ASV | So he brought him into his house, and gave the asses fodder; and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink. |
| YLT | And he bringeth him in to his house, and mixeth [food] for the asses, and they wash their feet, and eat and drink. |
| WEB | So he brought him into his house, and gave the donkeys fodder. Then they washed their feet, and ate and drank. |
| BBE | So he took them into his house and gave the asses food; and after washing their feet they took food and drink. |
Where they part company is וַיָּ֖בָל — see How Translations Differ.
One main action followed by a series of related actions, creating a flow of hospitality.
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Deep Study — Judges 19:21
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Context — The Hospitality of the Old Mangenerated
Judges 19:21 describes an act of hospitality where a man brings a traveler into his home, providing for both the traveler and his donkeys. This scene sets the stage for the events that follow, highlighting the importance of hospitality in ancient Israelite culture. The old man's willingness to help contrasts sharply with the wickedness that soon emerges in the city, as seen in the following verses.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 24:32 | So the man came to the house, and the camels were unloaded. Straw and feed were brought to the camels, and water to wash his feet and the feet of his companions. |
| 2 | Genesis 43:24 | And the steward took the men into Joseph’s house, gave them water to wash their feet, and provided food for their donkeys. |
| 3 | Genesis 18:4 | Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree. |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 25:41 | She arose, then bowed facedown and said, “Here is your maidservant, ready to serve and to wash the feet of my lord’s servants.” |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 11:8 | Then he said to Uriah, “Go down to your house and wash your feet.” So Uriah left the palace, and a gift from the king followed him. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 8 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — וַיְבִיאֵ֣הוּ, vay.vi.'E.hugenerated
The verb בּוֹא (bo) means to come or go in, indicating movement towards a place. In this context, it emphasizes the action of bringing someone into a home, which is a significant aspect of hospitality.
The Hiphil form indicates causation, suggesting that the old man actively brings the traveler into his dwelling, showcasing his role as a host. This act of bringing is foundational to the narrative, establishing a welcoming environment.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb וַיְבִיאֵ֣הוּ governs the verse, indicating the action of bringing. This is followed by a series of actions that describe what happens next: feeding the donkeys, washing feet, and sharing a meal.
The structure highlights the sequence of hospitality actions, with each clause building upon the last to create a comprehensive picture of the old man's welcoming nature.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates וַיְבִיאֵ֣הוּ as αὐτὸν (auton), which simply means 'him.' This choice reflects a straightforward rendering of the Hebrew action without additional interpretation.
The verb וַיָּ֖בָל is rendered as καὶ (kai), meaning 'and,' indicating a continuation of actions rather than a distinct interpretation.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Judges 19:21 tells us about a man who brings a traveler to his home, feeds his donkeys, and they wash their feet before sharing a meal. This act of hospitality is an important part of the story, showing kindness in a time and place where it was crucial.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Washing feet was a common sign of hospitality, showing care for guests and their comfort, especially after a journey.
Feeding the donkeys emphasizes the old man's attentiveness not just to his guest but also to his guest's needs, highlighting the importance of hospitality.
Hospitality was a vital aspect of ancient Near Eastern culture, often seen as a moral obligation to care for travelers and guests.
The kindness shown by the old man sharply contrasts with the wickedness of the townspeople, highlighting the moral decline in the city.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What does hospitality look like in my life, and how can I improve it?
- How can I show kindness to strangers in my community?
- In what ways can I prepare my home to be a welcoming place for others?
- How do the actions in this verse reflect my own values and beliefs about hospitality?
Commentators on this verse — 6 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Judges 19:21 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleSo he brought him into his house,.... Showed him the way to it, and in a kind and friendly manner introduced him, and bid him welcome: and gave provender unto the asses; this is mentioned first, it
Read John Gill on Judges 19 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentarySo he brought him into his house, and gave provender unto the asses: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.
Read Robert Jamieson on Judges 19 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThey washed their feet, as they used to do to travellers in these hot countries, 19:2 24:32, &c.
Read Matthew Poole on Judges 19 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsJudges 19:21 So he brought him into his house, and gave provender unto the asses: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.Ver. 21. And they washed their feet.] So they usually did in those hot countries before they sat down to eat; for men used, because of the great heat there, to go barefooted.
Read John Trapp on Judges 19 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(21) Gave provender unto the asses.—Notice the humane Eastern custom of attending first the wants of the animals. They washed their feet.—One of the first necessities for personal comfort after a journey in hot countries, and where only sandals are worn (Genesis 18:4; Genesis 24:32; Genesis 43:24; Luke 7:44; John 13:5; 1 Timothy 5:10).
Read Charles John Ellicott on Judges 19 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible21. Washed their feet — One of the most ancient usages of Eastern hospitality, (Genesis 18:4; Genesis 19:2,) being regarded as a mark of respect to a guest, and of kind attention on the part of the host.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Judges 19 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
So he brought him to his house and fed his donkeys. And they washed their feet and ate and drank.
So he brought him into his house, and gave the donkeys fodder. Then they washed their feet, and ate and drank.
So he brought him to his house and fed his donkeys. And they washed their feet and ate and drank.
So he brought him to his house and fed the donkeys. They washed their feet and had a meal.
Tyndale line
So he brought him into his house, and gave provender unto the asses: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.
So he brought him into his house, and gave the asses fodder; and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.
So he brought him into his house, and gave the asses fodder: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.
So he brought him into his house, and gave provender to the asses: and they washed their feet and ate and drank.
So he brought him into his house, and gaue fodder vnto the asses: and they washed their feete, and did eate and drinke.
Strictly literal
And he brought him into his house, and gave the asses provender; and they washed their feet, and ate and drank.
And he bringeth him in to his house, and mixeth [food] for the asses, and they wash their feet, and eat and drink.
And he brings him into his house, and mixes [food] for the donkeys, and they wash their feet, and eat and drink.
So he brought him to his house, and gave provender unto the asses: and they washed their feet, and they ate and drank.
So the man brought the Levite into his house and gave feed to the donkeys. They washed their feet and ate and drank.
From the Latin
And he brought him into his house, and gave provender to his asses: and after they had washed their feet, he entertained them with a feast.
Simplified
He took him home and fed the donkeys. The travelers washed their feet and then started to eat and drink.
So he took them into his house and gave the asses food; and after washing their feet they took food and drink.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree closely, with all words matched, indicating a strong consistency in the transmission of this verse across traditions.
וַיְבִיאֵ֣הוּ לְבֵית֔וֹ וַיָּ֖בָל לַחֲמוֹרִ֑ים וַֽיִּרְחֲצוּ֙ רַגְלֵיהֶ֔ם וַיֹּאכְל֖וּ וַיִּשְׁתּֽוּ׃
8 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in Judges 19:21
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
בּוֹא (bo) is a Hebrew verb meaning to come or go in, with a wide range of applications including entering, arriving, and bringing in. It can refer to both physical movement and abstract concepts like events coming to pass. The verb appears in various forms, such as Qal (to come), Hiphil (to cause to come), and Hophal (to be brought). There is no significant disagreement among lexicons regarding its meanings.
בּוֹא 2569 vb. come in, come, go in, go
Qal
come in
come (approach, arrive)
go, i.e. walk, associate with
go from speaker, but with limit of motion given
Hiph.
cause to come in, bring in (conduct, lead, obj. persons and animals)
cause to come, bring, bring near, etc. (animate obj.)
Hoph.
be brought in (of pers. and things)
be brought
be introduced, put
base
H935 בּוֹא come in, come, go in, go .. come in
. come (approach, arrive)
. go, i.e. walk, associate with
. go from speaker, but with limit of motion given
. . cause to come in, bring in (conduct, lead, obj. persons and animals)
. cause to come, bring, bring near, etc. (animate obj.)
. . be brought in (of pers. and things)
. be brought
. be introduced, put
935 bow' bo
a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of
applications):--abide, apply, attain, X be, befall, +
besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, X
certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out,
upon, to pass), depart, X doubtless again, + eat, + employ,
(cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be
fallen, fetch, + follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war),
grant, + have, X indeed, (in-)vade, lead, lift (up), mention,
pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, X (well) stricken
(in age), X surely, take (in), way.
בּוֹא (bo) — to come (in): come.
: come/go_in
1) to go in, enter, come, go, come in
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to enter, come in
1a2) to come
1a2a) to come with
1a2b) to come upon, fall or light upon, attack (enemy)
1a2c) to come to pass
1a3) to attain to
1a4) to be enumerated
1a5) to go
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to lead in
1b2) to carry in
1b3) to bring in, cause to come in, gather, cause to come, bring near, bring against, bring upon
1b4) to bring to pass
1c) (Hophal)
1c1) to be brought, brought in
1c2) to be introduced, be put
לְב֥וֹא (bo) — Lebo-(Hamath).
This name means to go in, enter
Combined with cha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574)
בּוֹא (bo) — to come (in): towards.
: towards/entrance
1) to go in, enter, come, go, come in
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to enter, come in
1a2) to come
1a2a) to come with
1a2b) to come upon, fall or light upon, attack (enemy)
1a2c) to come to pass
1a3) to attain to
1a4) to be enumerated
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff — Verb hiphil sequential imperfect third person masculine singular · suffixHc/Vhw3ms/Sp3ms
The Hebrew word בַּיִת (*bayith*) means 'house' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including dwelling, family, and place. It can refer to physical structures, such as homes and temples, as well as metaphorical uses like the body or household affairs. The word is built from the root related to 'between' and appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament.
בֵּית fem. of בַּיִן, בֵּין prep. between
base
בַּ֫יִת 2034 n.m. house
house
place
receptacle
of house as containing a family
household, family (592 t.)
house, including household affairs
lit. housewards, hence metaph. inwards
מִבַּיִת
adv. on the inside
prep. within
base
H1004a בֵּית fem. of בַּיִן, בֵּין prep. between H1004b בַּ֫יִת house
1004 bayith bah'-yith
probably from 1129 abbreviated; a house (in the greatest
variation of applications, especially family, etc.):--court,
daughter, door, + dungeon, family, + forth of, X great as
would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter)house(-hold),
inside(-ward), palace, place, + prison, + steward, + tablet,
temple, web, + within(-out).
see HEBREW for 01129
בֵּית (bet) — place.
nm
place, origin, between
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — house: home.
: home/temple/building
nm
1) house
1a) house, dwelling habitation
1b) shelter or abode of animals
1c) human bodies (fig.)
1d) of Sheol
1e) of abode of light and darkness
1f) of land of Ephraim
2) place
3) receptacle
4) home, house as containing a family
5) household, family
5a) those belonging to the same household
5b) family of descendants, descendants as organized body
6) household affairs
7) inwards (metaph.)
8) (TWOT) temple
adv
9) on the inside
prep
10) within
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth-(ashbea).
nm
This name is used for a house, habitation
Combined with ash.be.a (אַשְׁבֵּעַ "Ashbea" H0791)
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth (Haggan).
nm
This name is used for a house, habitation
Combined with hag (גַּן "Haggan" H1588)
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth-(togarmah).
nm
This name is used for a house, habitation
Prep | N-ms | Suff — Preposition · noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHR/Ncmsc/Sp3ms
בָּלַל (balal) is a Hebrew verb meaning to mix, mingle, or confuse. It can also refer to feeding animals, derived from a primitive root that implies overflowing, particularly with oil. The word appears in various forms, including Qal, Hithpoel, and Hiphil, covering actions like mingling among people or fading away. Notably, it is linked to the concept of providing fodder.
בָּלַל vb. mingle, mix, confuse, confound
Qal
mingle, confuse
mix
Hithpo. Ephraim, among the peoples doth he mix himself
Hiph. and we faded away
base
בָּלַל vb. denom. to give provender Ju 19:21
ref
H1101a בָּלַל mingle, mix, confuse, confound . mingle, confuse
. mix
H1101b בָּלַל vb. denom. to give provender
1101 balal baw-lal'
a primitive root; to overflow (specifically with oil.); by
implication, to mix; also (denominatively from 1098) to
fodder:--anoint, confound, X fade, mingle, mix (self), give
provender, temper.
see HEBREW for 01098
בָּלַל (ba.lal) — to mix.
1) to mix, mingle, confuse, confound
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to mingle, confuse
1a2) to mix
1b) (Hithpoel) to mix oneself (among others)
1c) (Hiphil) to fade away
בָּלַל (ba.lal) — to feed.
to give provender, feed (animals)
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person masculine singularHc/Vqw3ms
חֲמוֹר (chamor) refers to a male donkey, derived from a root meaning 'to be red' or 'dun.' The term is consistently translated as 'ass' or 'donkey' across various lexicons, indicating its specific reference to this animal in the Old Testament.
חֲמוֹר n.m. (he)-ass
base
H2543 חֲמוֹר (he)-ass
2543 chamowr kham-ore'
or (shortened) chamor {kham-ore}; from 2560; a male ass (from
its dun red):--(he)ass.
see HEBREW for 02560
חֲמוֹר (cha.mor) — donkey.
(he) ass
Prep | N-cp — Preposition · noun common both plural absoluteHRd/Ncbpa
רָחַץ (rachats) is a Hebrew verb meaning to wash or bathe. It covers various forms of washing, including washing oneself and being washed. The entries indicate its use in different grammatical forms, such as Qal, Pual, and Hithpael, which reflect actions of washing and being washed. The lexicons do not present any significant disagreement.
רָחַץ 72 vb. wash, wash off, away, bathe
Qal 69
trans. wash (with water)
intrans. wash, bathe (oneself)
Pu. be washed
Hithp. if I washed myself in snow
base
H7364 רָחַץ wash, wash off, away, bathe
7364 rachats raw-khats'
a primitive root; to lave (the whole or a part of a
thing):--bathe (self), wash (self).
רָחַץ (ra.chats) — to wash: wash.
: wash
1) to wash, wash off, wash away, bathe
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to wash, wash off, wash away
1a2) to wash, bathe (oneself)
1b) (Pual) to be washed
1c) (Hithpael) to wash oneself
2a) (Hithpael Passive) to be regarded clean, trustworthy
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp — Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person masculine pluralHc/Vqw3mp
רֶ֫גֶל (regel) means 'foot' and can refer to a foot or leg in various contexts, including anthropomorphic references to God and other beings. It also implies steps or paces. The word is derived from a root meaning related to walking, and it appears in multiple forms, such as feet and paces.
רֶ֫גֶל 247 n.f. foot
foot
three times (feet, paces)
base
H7272 רֶ֫גֶל foot . foot
. three times (feet, paces)
7272 regel reh'-gel
from 7270; a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a
step; by euphem. the pudenda:--X be able to endure, X
according as, X after, X coming, X follow,
((broken-))foot((-ed, -stool)), X great toe, X haunt, X
journey, leg, + piss, + possession, time.
see HEBREW for 07270
רֶ֫גֶל (re.gel) — foot.
1) foot
1a) foot, leg
1b) of God (anthropomorphic)
1c) of seraphim, cherubim, idols, animals, table
1d) according to the pace of (with prep)
1e) three times (feet, paces)
Aramaic equivalent: re.gal (רְגַל "foot" H7271)
N-fd | Suff — Noun common feminine dual construct · suffixHNcfdc/Sp3mp
אָכַל (akal) means 'to eat' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including literal consumption by humans and animals, as well as figurative uses like devouring by fire or destruction. It can describe actions such as feeding or causing to eat, and it also appears in contexts of oppression and destruction. The verb has various forms, indicating different subjects and nuances.
אָכַל 806 vb. eat
Qal
eat, human subject
of beasts, birds, etc., eat, devour
fig. of fire, devour, consume
of sword, devour, slay
in genl., devour, consume, destroy
fig. of oppression, devour the poor
Niph.
be eaten by man
be devoured by fire, consumed
be wasted, destroyed, of flesh
Pu. be consumed
Hiph.
cause to eat, feed with
cause to devoure, obj. sword
base
H398 אָכַל eat .. eat, human subject
. of beasts, birds, etc., eat, devour
. fig. of fire, devour, consume
. of sword, devour, slay
. in genl., devour, consume, destroy
. fig. of oppression, devour the poor
. . be eaten by man
. be devoured by fire, consumed
. be wasted, destroyed, of flesh
. be consumed
. . cause to eat, feed with
. cause to devoure, obj. sword
398 'akal aw-kal'
a primitive root; to eat (literally or figuratively):--X at
all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up),
feed (with), food, X freely, X in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay)
meat, X quite.
אָכַל (a.khal) — to eat.
1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to eat (human subject)
1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds)
1a3) to devour, consume (of fire)
1a4) to devour, slay (of sword)
1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought)
1a6) to devour (of oppression)
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be eaten (by men)
1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire)
1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh)
1c) (Pual)
1c1) to cause to eat, feed with
1c2) to cause to devour
1d) (Hiphil)
1d1) to feed
1d2) to cause to eat
1e) (Piel)
1e1) consume
Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp — Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person masculine pluralHc/Vqw3mp
שָׁתָה (shathah) means 'to drink' and can refer to both literal drinking and figurative uses, such as feasting or experiencing God's wrath. It is a primitive root that appears in various forms, including Qal and Niphal, indicating actions like drinking and being drunk. The lexicons note its connection to the Aramaic equivalent שְׁתָה (she.tah), but do not present significant disagreements.
שָׁתָה 217 vb. drink
Qal 216
Niph. all which is (may be) drunk
base
H8354 שָׁתָה drink
8354 shathah shaw-thaw'
a primitive root; to imbibe (literally or figuratively):--X
assuredly, banquet, X certainly, drink(-er, -ing), drunk
(X -ard), surely. (Prop. intensive of 8248.)
see HEBREW for 08248
שָׁתָה (sha.tah) — to drink.
1) to drink
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to drink
1a1a) of drinking cup of God's wrath, of slaughter, of wicked deeds (fig)
1a2) to feast
1b) (Niphal) to be drunk
Aramaic equivalent: she.tah (שְׁתָה "to drink" H8355)
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp — Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person masculine pluralHc/Vqw3mp