Judges 2:3

Wherefore I also said, I will not drive them out from before you; but they shall be as thorns in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare unto you.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Judges 2:3

BSB
So now I tell you that I will not drive out these people before you; they will be thorns in your sides, and their gods will be a snare to you."
AKJV
Why I also said, I will not drive them out from before you; but they shall be as thorns in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare to you.
CPDV
For this reason, I am not willing to destroy them before your face, so that you may have enemies, and so that their gods may be your ruin."
ERV
Wherefore I also said, I will not drive them out from before you; but they shall be as thorns in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare unto you.
NHEB
Therefore I also said, I will not drive them out from before you, but they will become your adversaries, and their gods shall be a snare to you."
SMT
And I also said, I will not drive them out from your face; and they were to you for adversaries, and their gods shall be to you for a snare.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Judges 2:3

WhereforeIalsosaidH559VerbIwillnotdrivethemoutH1644VerbfrombeforeH6440Noun MasculineyoubuttheyshallbeasthornsinyoursidesH6654Noun MasculineandtheirgodsH430Noun MasculineshallbeasnareH4170Noun Masculineuntoyou

Commentary for Judges 2:3

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Overview of Judges 2:3
Summary
God announces enemies will become internal spiritual obstacles
Place
Canaan
Event
Judgment declared
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200 BC
Category
Judgment