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Judges 3:22 Meaning

And the haft also went in after the blade; and the fat closed upon the blade, so that he could not draw the dagger out of his belly; and the dirt came out.

Context Explained

20And Ehud came unto him; and he was sitting in a summer parlour, which he had for himself alone. And Ehud said, I have a message from God unto thee. And he arose out of his seat.

21And Ehud put forth his left hand, and took the dagger from his right thigh, and thrust it into his belly:

22And the haft also went in after the blade; and the fat closed upon the blade, so that he could not draw the dagger out of his belly; and the dirt came out.

23Then Ehud went forth through the porch, and shut the doors of the parlour upon him, and locked them.

24When he was gone out, his servants came; and when they saw that, behold, the doors of the parlour were locked, they said, Surely he covereth his feet in his summer chamber.

Key Themes

violencejudgmentdeliverance

Related Cross References

  • Romans 12:19

    This verse contrasts God's judgment with the call to not take personal revenge.

  • Hebrews 10:30

    Both verses emphasize God's role in executing justice.

  • Revelation 19:11

    The imagery of judgment is echoed in the final judgment described in Revelation.

Source: Judges 3:22