Judges – Bible Q

what does “come before God” (RV) “come before the judges” (KJV) mean in Exodus 22:8-9?

Answered by BibleQ . July 9, 2021 - 5:58 am

The passage is as follows: “7 “If a man gives to his neighbour money or goods to keep safe, and it is stolen from the man’s house, then, if the thief is found, he shall pay double. 8 If the thief is not found, the owner of the house shall come near to God to show whether or […]

Who were the “judges” (pelilim) in Exodus 21:22, Deuteronomy 32:31, Job 31:11; 31:28?

Answered by BibleQ . July 7, 2021 - 5:54 pm

The normal term for judges, in the military sense of the leaders, captains, who judged and led Israel in the book of Judges is Hebrew shaphatim, as in this example: “And Moses said to the judges of Israel, “Each of you kill those of his men who have yoked themselves to Baal of Peor.” (Numbers […]

What does “you are gods” mean in Psalm 82:6 and John 10:34?

Answered by BibleQ . July 19, 2017 - 4:17 am

The first half of the question, namely what the word “gods” means in Psalm 82:6, is fairly straightforward: 82: 1 God has taken his place in the congregation; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment: 2 “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah 3 Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. […]

Is the king of Israel called “god” in Psalm 45:6 – “Your throne, O God,”?

Answered by BibleQ . May 15, 2017 - 6:31 pm

This question is related to Why does God call Jesus “God” in Hebrews 1:8, unless he is actually God? In short the answer here is that Psalm 45:6-7 doesn’t call the king “God”. Just as Hebrews 1:8 does not call Jesus “god”. Hebrews 1:8 is citing Psalm 45 which is mainly addressed to a king […]

Did Samson commit suicide?

Answered by BibleQ . July 23, 2014 - 5:30 am 2

And Samson grasped the two middle pillars on which the house rested, and he leaned his weight against them, his right hand on the one and his left hand on the other. And Samson said, “Let me die with the Philistines.” Then he bowed with all his strength, and the house fell upon the lords […]

Please explain Judges 19

Answered by BibleQ . January 26, 2011 - 12:16 am 1

Judges 19 is a fairly gruesome chapter so it is worth noting that this story is included not as recommended behaviour but as a historical explanation for the events that take place in Judges 20. No-one in this chapter comes out in a good light. It is not clear why this Levite was travelling or […]

Were the Israelites ruled by Judges during the first few centuries in Canaan?

Answered by BibleQ . May 23, 2010 - 9:00 pm

The Israelites arrived in the promised land of Canaan in 1406BC and for the next 350 years their leaders were the “judges”. There was no central government and the judges arose as local ad hoc leaders during times of crisis. Whenever the LORD raised up judges for them, the LORD was with the judge, and […]

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what does “come before God” (RV) “come before the judges” (KJV) mean in Exodus 22:8-9?

Who were the “judges” (pelilim) in Exodus 21:22, Deuteronomy 32:31, Job 31:11; 31:28?

What does “you are gods” mean in Psalm 82:6 and John 10:34?

Is the king of Israel called “god” in Psalm 45:6 – “Your throne, O God,”?

Did Samson commit suicide?

Please explain Judges 19

Were the Israelites ruled by Judges during the first few centuries in Canaan?

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