Judges 11:36

“And she said unto him, My father, if thou hast opened thy mouth unto the LORD, do to me according to that which hath proceeded out of thy mouth; forasmuch as the LORD hath taken vengeance for thee of thine enemies, even of the children of Ammon.”

"And she said unto him, My father, if thou hast opened thy mouth unto the LORD, do to me according to that which hath proceeded out of thy mouth; forasmuch as the LORD hath taken vengeance for thee of thine enemies, even of the children of Ammon." - Judges 11:36
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What does Judges 11:36 mean?

The Bible verse Judges 11:36 from the King James Version (KJV) reads, "And she said unto him, My father, if thou hast opened thy mouth unto the Lord, do to me according to that which hath proceeded out of thy mouth; forasmuch as the Lord hath taken vengeance for thee of thine…

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Faithful Surrender: The Legacy of Jephthah's Daughter

In the narrative of Judges 11:36, we encounter a poignant moment between Jephthah and his daughter that resonates deeply with the themes of faith, sacrifice, and obedience. The King James Version provides a vivid portrayal: "And she said unto him, My father, if thou hast opened…

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A Prayer of Surrender and Faithfulness in the Face of Challenges

O Sovereign Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth, we come before You in humility and reverence, reflecting on the incredible story of Jephthah and his daughter in Judges 11:36. In the passage, we encounter a moment of deep obedience and surrender. "And she said unto him, My…

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Judges 11:36 - "And she said unto him, My father, if thou hast opened thy mouth unto the LORD, do to me according to that which hath proceeded out of thy mouth; forasmuch as the LORD hath taken vengeance for thee of thine enemies, even of the children of Ammon."
Judges 1:36 - "And the coast of the Amorites was from the going up to Akrabbim, from the rock, and upward."
Judges 6:36-40 – Gideon’s fleece test for dew.
Judges 6:36 - "¶ And Gideon said unto God, If thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said,"
Mark 11:36
Romana 11:33-36
Nehemiah 11:36 - "And of the Levites were divisions in Judah, and in Benjamin."
1 Chronicles 11:36 - "Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,"
Judges 12:11 - "¶ And after him Elon, a Zebulonite, judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years."
John 11:36 - "Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!"
"And the coast of the Amorites was from the going up to Akrabbim, from the rock, and upward." - Judges 1:36
Judges 20:36 - "So the children of Benjamin saw that they were smitten: for the men of Israel gave place to the Benjamites, because they trusted unto the liers in wait which they had set beside Gibeah."
Genesis 36:11 - "And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz."
1 Corinthians 11:31 - "For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged."
Job 31:11 - "For this is an heinous crime; yea, it is an iniquity to be punished by the judges."
Job 36:11 - "If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures."
Ezekiel 36:19 - "And I scattered them among the heathen, and they were dispersed through the countries: according to their way and according to their doings I judged them."
Psalm 8:3-6
Romans 11:36 - "For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen."
Hebrews 11:36 - "And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:"
Judges 9:36 - "And when Gaal saw the people, he said to Zebul, Behold, there come people down from the top of the mountains. And Zebul said unto him, Thou seest the shadow of the mountains as if they were men."
Ezekiel 23:36 - "¶ The LORD said moreover unto me; Son of man, wilt thou judge Aholah and Aholibah? yea, declare unto them their abominations;"
Psalms 36:11 - "Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me."
Psalms 148:11 - "Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:"
Judges 11:14 - "And Jephthah sent messengers again unto the king of the children of Ammon:"
Judges 2:11 - "¶ And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim:"
Deuteronomy 32:36 - "For the LORD shall judge his people, and repent himself for his servants, when he seeth that their power is gone, and there is none shut up, or left."
Psalms 36 verse 3-6
"Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite," - 1 Chronicles 11:36