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and the LORD delivered them into his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Jephthah advanced toward the people of Ammon to fight against them, and the LORD delivered them into his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Jephthah crossed over to the sons of Ammon to fight against them; and the LORD handed them over to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So Jephthah crossed over to the sons of Ammon to fight against them; and the LORD gave them into his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So Jephthah crossed over to the sons of Ammon to fight against them; and the LORD gave them into his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Jephthah crossed over to the sons of Ammon to fight against them; and Yahweh gave them into his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Jephthah crossed over to the Ammonites to fight with them; and the LORD gave them into his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jephthah crossed over to the Ammonites to fight against them, and the LORD handed them over to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jephthah crossed over to the Ammonites to fight against them, and the LORD handed them over to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So Jephthah passed over unto the children of Ammon to fight against them; and Jehovah delivered them into his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />From Mizpah, Jephthah attacked the Ammonites, and the LORD helped him defeat them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So Jephthah passed over unto the children of Ammon to fight against them; and the LORD delivered them into his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So Jephthah went to fight against Ammon. The LORD handed the people of Ammon over to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So Jephthah crossed the river to fight the Ammonites, and the LORD gave him victory. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Jephthah crossed over to the Ammonites and attacked them. The LORD gave them into his control. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Jephthah crossed over to the Ammonites to fight against them, and the LORD delivered them into his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Jephthah approached the Ammonites to fight with them, and the LORD handed them over to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So Jephthah passed over to the people of Ammon to fight against them; and the LORD delivered them into his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So Jephthah passed over to the children of Ammon to fight against them; and the LORD delivered them into his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So Jephthah passed over to the children of Ammon to fight against them; and Yahweh delivered them into his hand. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jephthah passes over to the sons of Ammon to fight against them, and YHWH gives them into his hand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jephthah passeth over unto the Bene-Ammon to fight against them, and Jehovah giveth them into his hand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jephthah will pass over to the sons of Ammon to war against them: and Jehovah will give them into his hand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Jephte passed over to the children of Ammon, to fight against them: and the Lord delivered them into his hands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Jephthah crossed to the sons of Ammon, so that he might fight against them. And the Lord delivered them into his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Jephthah then crossed over against the Ammonites to fight against them, and the LORD delivered them into his power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So Jephthah crossed over to the Ammonites to fight against them; and the LORD gave them into his hand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So Jephthah passed over to the children of Ammon to fight against them; and the LORD delivered them into his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Naphthakh passed through to the sons of Amon to fight with them and LORD JEHOVAH delivered them into his hand<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So Jephthah passed over unto the children of Ammon to fight against them; and the LORD delivered them into his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Jephthae advanced to meet the sons of Ammon to fight against them; and the Lord delivered them into his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/11-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=3668" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/judges/11.htm">Jephthah's Tragic Vow</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">31</span>then 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.” <span class="reftext">32</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3316.htm" title="3316: yip̄·tāḥ (N-proper-ms) -- From pathach; he will open; Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine.">So Jephthah</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">crossed over</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the Ammonites</a> <a href="/hebrew/5983.htm" title="5983: ‘am·mō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- A people living E. of the Jordan. From am; tribal, i.e. Inbred; Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3898.htm" title="3898: lə·hil·lā·ḥem (Prep-l:: V-Nifal-Inf) -- To feed on, to consume, to battle. A primitive root; to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle.">to fight</a> <a href="/hebrew/bām (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">against them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">and the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: wa·yit·tə·nēm (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3mp) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">delivered them</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yā·ḏōw (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">into his hand.</a> </span><span class="reftext">33</span>With a great blow he devastated twenty cities from Aroer to the vicinity of Minnith, as far as Abel-keramim. So the Ammonites were subdued before the Israelites.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Hebrews 11:32-34</a></span><br />And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/12-11.htm">1 Samuel 12:11</a></span><br />So the LORD sent Jerubbaal, Barak, Jephthah, and Samuel, and He delivered you from the hands of your enemies on every side, and you dwelt securely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-24.htm">Deuteronomy 2:24-25</a></span><br />“Arise, set out, and cross the Arnon Valley. See, I have delivered into your hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land. Begin to take possession of it and engage him in battle. / This very day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you upon all the nations under heaven. They will hear the reports of you and tremble in anguish because of you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/11-6.htm">Joshua 11:6-8</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, for by this time tomorrow I will deliver all of them slain before Israel. You are to hamstring their horses and burn up their chariots.” / So by the waters of Merom, Joshua and his whole army came upon them suddenly and attacked them, / and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Israel, who struck them down and pursued them all the way to Greater Sidon and Misrephoth-maim, and eastward as far as the Valley of Mizpeh. They struck them down, leaving no survivors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/13-25.htm">2 Kings 13:25</a></span><br />Then Jehoash son of Jehoahaz took back from Ben-hadad son of Hazael the cities that Hazael had taken in battle from his father Jehoahaz. Jehoash defeated Ben-hadad three times, and so recovered the cities of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/44-3.htm">Psalm 44:3-7</a></span><br />For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them. / You are my King, O God, who ordains victories for Jacob. / Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10-13</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. / Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a></span><br />But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-14.htm">2 Corinthians 2:14</a></span><br />But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-31.htm">Exodus 23:31</a></span><br />And I will establish your borders from the Red Sea to the Sea of the Philistines, and from the desert to the Euphrates. For I will deliver the inhabitants into your hand, and you will drive them out before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/21-23.htm">Numbers 21:23-24</a></span><br />But Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. Instead, he gathered his whole army and went out to confront Israel in the wilderness. When he came to Jahaz, he fought against Israel. / And Israel put him to the sword and took possession of his land, from the Arnon to the Jabbok—but only up to the border of the Ammonites, because it was fortified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/10-8.htm">Joshua 10:8-10</a></span><br />The LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, for I have delivered them into your hand. Not one of them shall stand against you.” / After marching all night from Gilgal, Joshua caught them by surprise. / And the LORD threw them into confusion before Israel, who defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, pursued them along the ascent to Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6-15</a></span><br />Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” / His armor-bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.” / “Very well,” said Jonathan, “we will cross over toward these men and show ourselves to them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-35.htm">2 Samuel 22:35-38</a></span><br />He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. / You have given me Your shield of salvation, and Your gentleness exalts me. / You broaden the path beneath me so that my ankles do not give way. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So Jephthah passed over to the children of Ammon to fight against them; and the LORD delivered them into his hands.</p><p class="hdg">the Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/1-4.htm">Judges 1:4</a></b></br> And Judah went up; and the LORD delivered the Canaanites and the Perizzites into their hand: and they slew of them in Bezek ten thousand men.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/2-18.htm">Judges 2:18</a></b></br> And when the LORD raised them up judges, then the LORD was with the judge, and delivered them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge: for it repented the LORD because of their groanings by reason of them that oppressed them and vexed them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/3-10.htm">Judges 3:10</a></b></br> And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushanrishathaim.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/11-31.htm">Ammon</a> <a href="/judges/11-30.htm">Ammonites</a> <a href="/judges/11-30.htm">Bene-Ammon</a> <a href="/judges/11-31.htm">Children</a> <a href="/judges/11-29.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/judges/11-21.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/judges/11-30.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/judges/11-30.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/judges/11-30.htm">Jephthah</a> <a href="/judges/11-29.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/judges/11-27.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/11-33.htm">Ammon</a> <a href="/judges/11-33.htm">Ammonites</a> <a href="/judges/12-2.htm">Bene-Ammon</a> <a href="/judges/11-33.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-7.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/judges/12-2.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/judges/12-2.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/judges/12-2.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/judges/11-34.htm">Jephthah</a> <a href="/judges/12-1.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/judges/18-11.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/11-1.htm">The covenant between Jephthah and the Gileadites, that he should lead</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/11-12.htm">The treaty of peace between him and the Ammonites is in vain</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/11-29.htm">Jephthah's vow</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/11-32.htm">His conquest of the Ammonites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/11-34.htm">He performs his vow on his daughter.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This crossing over signifies a decisive action, indicating Jephthah's commitment to the task. The Ammonites were descendants of Lot, and their conflict with Israel had historical roots, as they claimed land that Israel had settled. This phrase highlights the geographical movement and the strategic military engagement. Jephthah's leadership is reminiscent of other judges who were raised by God to deliver Israel, such as Gideon and Deborah.<p><b>and the LORD delivered them into his hand</b><br>This phrase underscores the divine intervention in Israel's battles. The victory is attributed not to Jephthah's military prowess but to the LORD's sovereign will. This reflects a recurring theme in the Book of Judges, where God raises leaders to deliver Israel despite their weaknesses. The deliverance is a fulfillment of God's covenant promises to protect and preserve His people. This act of deliverance can be seen as a type of Christ, who ultimately delivers humanity from sin. The phrase also connects to other scriptural instances where God delivers His people, such as the Exodus from Egypt and David's victories over his enemies.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jephthah.htm">Jephthah</a></b><br>A judge of Israel, known for his leadership and vow. He was the son of Gilead and a harlot, and initially rejected by his family but later called to lead Israel against the Ammonites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ammonites.htm">Ammonites</a></b><br>A group of people descended from Lot, often in conflict with Israel. In this context, they were oppressing Israel, prompting Jephthah's leadership and military action.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, who is depicted as the ultimate deliverer of Israel from their enemies.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/gilead.htm">Gilead</a></b><br>The region where Jephthah was from, located east of the Jordan River. It was a significant area during the time of the Judges.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/battle_against_the_ammonites.htm">Battle against the Ammonites</a></b><br>The event where Jephthah, empowered by God, leads Israel to victory over their oppressors.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_deliverance.htm">God's Sovereignty in Deliverance</a></b><br>God is the ultimate deliverer, and His plans prevail despite human imperfections.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_leadership.htm">Faith and Leadership</a></b><br>Jephthah's faith, though imperfect, was used by God to lead Israel. God can use anyone willing to step out in faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_vows.htm">The Consequences of Vows</a></b><br>Jephthah's account warns of the seriousness of making vows to God. We must be cautious and thoughtful in our commitments.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_use_of_the_unlikely.htm">God's Use of the Unlikely</a></b><br>Jephthah's background as an outcast shows that God often uses those whom society rejects to fulfill His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_deliverance.htm">Trust in God's Deliverance</a></b><br>Just as God delivered Israel from the Ammonites, He is faithful to deliver us from our spiritual battles.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_didn't_god_stop_jephthah's_vow.htm">Why did God allow Jephthah to sacrifice his daughter in Judges 11 without stopping him?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_jephthah's_daughter.htm">Who was Jephthah's daughter in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_allow_jephthah's_vow.htm">Judges 11:30-31: How can a just God permit Jephthah's vow, which appears to condone human sacrifice?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_accept_sacrifices.htm">If God is all-good, why does He accept human sacrifices in some cases (Judges 11:30-39)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32) <span class= "bld">So.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">And. </span>The clause does not refer in any way to Jephthah's vow, but merely resumes the narrative.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 32.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">So Jephthah</span>. The narrator takes up again the thread of the narrative, which was interrupted at ver. 29, the words <span class="accented">he passed over up</span>, <span class="accented">to the children of Ammon</span> being repeated. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/11-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So Jephthah</span><br /><span class="heb">יִפְתָּ֛ח</span> <span class="translit">(yip̄·tāḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3316.htm">Strong's 3316: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jephthah -- 'He opens', a Gileadite, also a city of Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">crossed over</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּעֲבֹ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Ammonites</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to fight against them,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהִלָּ֣חֶם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·hil·lā·ḥem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3898.htm">Strong's 3898: </a> </span><span class="str2">To feed on, to consume, to battle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">delivered them</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִתְּנֵ֥ם‪‬‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(way·yit·tə·nêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into his hands.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּיָדֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yā·ḏōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/11-32.htm">Judges 11:32 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/11-32.htm">Judges 11:32 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/11-32.htm">Judges 11:32 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/11-32.htm">Judges 11:32 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/11-32.htm">Judges 11:32 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/11-32.htm">Judges 11:32 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/11-32.htm">Judges 11:32 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/11-32.htm">Judges 11:32 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/11-32.htm">Judges 11:32 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/11-32.htm">Judges 11:32 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/11-32.htm">OT History: Judges 11:32 So Jephthah passed over to the children (Jd Judg. 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