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When Yahweh raised them up judges, then Yahweh was with the judge, and saved them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge: for it repented Yahweh because of their groaning by reason of those who oppressed them and vexed them.
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Understanding God's 'Repentance'
When the Bible says God "repented," commentators explain it doesn't mean He changed His mind or character like a human. Rather, it's a powerful way of describing His deep compassion. As scholars Ellicott and Gill note, God was moved by Israel's suffering and changed His course of action from judgment to deliverance, a change that flows from His unchanging, merciful nature.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
It repented the Lord - Rather, “the Lord was moved with compassion,” or “was grieved,” “because of their groanings.” ().
19th Century
Anglican
It repented the Lord — i.e., Jehovah was grieved. (Compare to Jonah 3:10, God repented of the evil that He had said H…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when the Lord raised them up judges, then the Lord was with the judge Every one o…
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We have a general idea of the course of events in Israel during the time of the Judges. The nation made themselves as wretched and miserable by for…
