Judges 8:34
Judges 8:34 in Multiple Translations
The Israelites failed to remember the LORD their God who had delivered them from the hands of all their enemies on every side.
And the children of Israel remembered not the LORD their God, who had delivered them out of the hands of all their enemies on every side:
And the children of Israel remembered not Jehovah their God, who had delivered them out of the hand of all their enemies on every side;
And the children of Israel did not keep in their minds the Lord their God, who had been their saviour from all their haters on every side;
They forgot about the Lord their God, who had saved them from all their enemies that surrounded them.
And the children of Israel remembred not the Lord their God, which had deliuered the out of the hands of all their enemies on euery side.
and the sons of Israel have not remembered Jehovah their God, who is delivering them out of the hand of all their enemies round about,
The children of Israel didn’t remember the LORD their God, who had delivered them out of the hand of all their enemies on every side;
And the children of Israel remembered not the LORD their God, who had delivered them from the hands of all their enemies on every side:
And they remembered not the Lord their God, who delivered them out of the hands of all their enemies round about:
They forgot about Yahweh, the one who had rescued them from all their enemies that surrounded them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Judges 8:34
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Judges 8:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/לֹ֤א
זָֽכְרוּ֙
בְּנֵ֣י
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
אֶת
יְהוָ֖ה
אֱלֹהֵי/הֶ֑ם
הַ/מַּצִּ֥יל
אוֹתָ֛/ם
מִ/יַּ֥ד
כָּל
אֹיְבֵי/הֶ֖ם
מִ/סָּבִֽיב
וְ/לֹ֤א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
זָֽכְרוּ֙
zâkar
H2142
to remember
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹהֵי/הֶ֑ם
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
הַ/מַּצִּ֥יל
nâtsal
H5337
to rescue
Art | V-Hiphil
אוֹתָ֛/ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
מִ/יַּ֥ד
yâd
H3027
hand
Prep | N-cs
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
אֹיְבֵי/הֶ֖ם
ʼôyêb
H341
enemy
V-Qal | Suff
מִ/סָּבִֽיב
çâbîyb
H5439
around
Prep | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 8:34
וְ/לֹ֤א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
זָֽכְרוּ֙
zâkar
H2142
"to remember"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To remember means to recall or mark something, like God remembering his covenant with Abraham in Genesis 9:1 and Exodus 2:24.
Definition: 1) to remember, recall, call to mind 1a) (Qal) to remember, recall 1b) (Niphal) to be brought to remembrance, be remembered, be thought of, be brought to mind 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to remember, remind 1c2) to cause to be remembered, keep in remembrance 1c3) to mention 1c4) to record 1c5) to make a memorial, make remembrance
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] burn (incense), [idiom] earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, [idiom] still, think on, [idiom] well. See also: Genesis 8:1; Psalms 74:2; Psalms 8:5.
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֱלֹהֵי/הֶ֑ם
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
הַ/מַּצִּ֥יל
nâtsal
H5337
"to rescue"
Art | V-Hiphil
To rescue means to snatch away or deliver from danger. It can also mean to strip or plunder, depending on the context, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder 1a)(Niphal) 1a1) to tear oneself away, deliver oneself 1a2) to be torn out or away, be delivered 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to strip off, spoil 1b2) to deliver 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to take away, snatch away 1c2) to rescue, recover 1c3) to deliver (from enemies or troubles or death) 1c4) to deliver from sin and guilt 1d) (Hophal) to be plucked out 1e) (Hithpael) to strip oneself Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsal (נְצַל "to rescue" H5338)
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save, spoil, strip, [idiom] surely, take (out). See also: Genesis 31:9; Psalms 40:14; Psalms 7:2.
אוֹתָ֛/ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מִ/יַּ֥ד
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Prep | N-cs
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אֹיְבֵי/הֶ֖ם
ʼôyêb
H341
"enemy"
V-Qal | Suff
This Hebrew word means enemy or adversary, referring to someone who hates or opposes another person or nation. It is used to describe personal or national enemies in the Bible.
Definition: 1) (Qal) enemy 1a) personal 1b) national
Usage: Occurs in 275 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe. See also: Genesis 22:17; 2 Samuel 22:1; Psalms 3:8.
מִ/סָּבִֽיב
çâbîyb
H5439
"around"
Prep | N-cs
This word describes something that surrounds or encompasses, like a circle or neighborhood, and can also mean around or about, as in on every side. It is used to describe physical locations and proximity. The KJV translates it as about or circuit.
Definition: : around/border subst 1) places round about, circuit, round about adv 2) in a circuit, a circuit, round about prep 3) in the circuit, from every side
Usage: Occurs in 282 OT verses. KJV: (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. See also: Genesis 23:17; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 3:7.
Study Notes — Judges 8:34
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Context — Gideon’s Death
32Later, Gideon son of Joash died at a ripe old age and was buried in the tomb of his father Joash in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.
33And as soon as Gideon was dead, the Israelites turned and prostituted themselves with the Baals, and they set up Baal-berith as their god.
34The Israelites failed to remember the LORD their God who had delivered them from the hands of all their enemies on every side.
35They did not show kindness to the house of Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) for all the good things he had done for Israel.Cross References
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| 1 | Psalms 78:42 | They did not remember His power — the day He redeemed them from the adversary, |
| 2 | Psalms 106:21 | They forgot God their Savior, who did great things in Egypt, |
| 3 | Psalms 78:11 | They forgot what He had done, the wonders He had shown them. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 4:9 | Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren. |
| 5 | Ecclesiastes 12:1 | Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of adversity come and the years approach of which you will say, “I find no pleasure in them,” |
| 6 | Psalms 106:18 | Then fire blazed through their company; flames consumed the wicked. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 2:32 | Does a maiden forget her jewelry or a bride her wedding sash? Yet My people have forgotten Me for days without number. |
| 8 | Judges 3:7 | So the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD; they forgot the LORD their God and served the Baals and the Asherahs. |
Judges 8:34 Summary
This verse means that the Israelites forgot about God's love and power for them, even though He had delivered them from their enemies many times, as seen in Judges 7:1-25. They turned away from God and worshipped false gods instead, like Baal-berith, similar to what happened in Deuteronomy 8:11-14. We can learn from their mistake by remembering God's blessings and miracles in our lives, like Psalm 103:2 reminds us, and by being careful not to take God's love for granted. By remembering God's power and love, we can worship Him alone and show kindness and gratitude for all the good things He has done for us, as seen in 1 Thessalonians 5:18.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the Israelites to have failed to remember the LORD their God?
This means that the Israelites forgot about God's power and love for them, despite all the miracles He had done for them, as seen in Judges 7:1-25 and Exodus 14:13-31, where God delivered them from their enemies.
Why is it significant that the Israelites failed to remember God after Gideon's death?
The Israelites' failure to remember God after Gideon's death shows how quickly they turned away from God when they no longer had a strong leader to guide them, similar to what happened in Judges 2:10-11, where a new generation forgot the Lord after the death of Joshua.
How does this verse relate to the Israelites' worship of Baal-berith in the previous verse?
The Israelites' failure to remember the Lord their God led them to turn to idols like Baal-berith, as seen in Judges 8:33, showing how quickly they forgot God's deliverance and turned to false gods, similar to what happened in Deuteronomy 8:11-14 and 2 Chronicles 24:17-18.
What can we learn from the Israelites' failure to remember God in this verse?
We can learn that we must always remember God's power and love for us, and not take His blessings for granted, as Psalm 103:2 reminds us to remember all His benefits, and Deuteronomy 8:11-14 warns us not to forget God when we have plenty.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can remember God's power and love for me in my daily life?
- How can I ensure that I do not forget God's blessings and miracles in my life, like the Israelites did in this verse?
- What are some idols or false gods that I may be turning to in my life, instead of remembering the one true God?
- How can I show kindness and gratitude to God for all the good things He has done for me, like the Israelites should have done for Gideon's family in Judges 8:35?
- What can I do to help my family and community remember God's power and love for us, and to worship Him alone?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 8:34
And the children of Israel remembered not the Lord their God,.... Or, as the Targum, the worship of the Lord their God; they forgot him, and forsook him, which showed base ingratitude: who had
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 8:34
Judges 8:34 And the children of Israel remembered not the LORD their God, who had delivered them out of the hands of all their enemies on every side:Ver. 34. Remembered not the Lord.] Their idolamania had obliterated the memory of the true God, whom it is as necessary to remember, as to draw breath.
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 8:34
(34) Remembered not the Lord their God.—According to Judges 9:46, they looked on Baal as their Elohim, and forgot that Jehovah was the one God. There was always this tendency to syncretism, as a half-way step towards idolatry. Zephaniah (Judges 1:5) mentions them “that swear by the Lord, and that swear by Malcham” (i.e., Moloch), and the Samaritans “feared the Lord and served their own gods” (2 Kings 17:33).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 8:34
Verse 34. Remembered not the Lord their God] They attributed their deliverance to some other cause, and did not give him the glory of their salvation.
Sermons on Judges 8:34
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The Call of Gideon by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the story of Gideon from the book of Judges. Gideon was uncertain if God was really with him, so he asked for a sign. He put a fleece o |
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Doubt, the Sin God Hates the Most by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about a doctor receiving good news about a patient's health. The speaker emphasizes the importance of believing in God's word an |
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The Bride of Christ by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the deep emotional pain Jesus experiences when His followers neglect Him despite professing love. He compares this neglect to a bride-to-be who praises h |
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The Forgotten Savior by Ed Wrather | Ed Wrather emphasizes the importance of remembering God's deliverance and faithfulness, drawing parallels between the Hebrews' forgetfulness of God's miracles and our tendency to f |
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Flip-Flopping Christians 2 - Part 2 by Joshua Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of standing firm in faith and not being swayed by popular opinion or flip-flopping in our commitment to God. It highlights the need to set our |
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Bless the Lord! or Lest We Forget by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine preaches about the importance of remembering the Lord amidst blessings, drawing from Deuteronomy 6:10-12 where God warns against forgetting Him after receiving abundant b |
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Protection in the Coming Storm by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on his experience growing up during the Great Depression and the lessons he learned about relying on God during times of trouble. He references |