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NASB | Judges 11:39 At the end of two months she returned to her father, who did to her according to the vow which he had made; and she had no relations with a man. Thus it became a custom in Israel, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Judges 11:39 At the end of two months she returned to her father, who did to her as he had vowed; and she had no relations with a man. It became a custom in Israel, |
Bible Question:
Concerning Judges 11, the passages in verses 31-34, where Jephthah makes a vow to the Lord that "whatever comes out of his house to meet him when he returns in peace from the children of Ammon, shall surely be the Lord's, and I will offer it up for a burnt offering." Then his only child and daughter comes out dancing and playing the tambourine rejoicing in his victory. What actually was the sacrifice? Was it the daughter's praises? or her life? This is puzzling me. |
Bible Answer: Hi God's Daughter, I've given halroy (no offense Brother) an alternative answer to contemplate, in case you didn't see it, I've lifted it from that post. Just something else to think about. I've been puzzled by this too, as I'm sure has many a child of God. After all how can it be that, God, would allow what it may look like is happening here? Surly, He, would not allow an innocent child to be burnt! Would He? God bless John ---"I think because of what God has revealed about Himself, we really "have to" look,... elsewhere, don't we? I mean, our God, defender of the innocent, protector of children, not willing that any should perish, oh no, I'm of the opinion that her life was indeed sacrificed, but certainly NOT unto death. I think her life was indeed given to the Lord, but, the lamentation was because it was so important to women in that day (or any day really) to bare children, and she remained a virgin in dedication to God. Do we really want to believe that God would allow human sacrifice? Indeed, can we, believe such an abhorrent thing would be allowed by God? I don't think so." --- |