Judges 15:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 15:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 15:17 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking, that he cast away the jawbone out of his hand, and called that..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 15:17 — KJV
“And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking, that he cast away the jawbone out of his hand, and called that place Ramathlehi. Ramathlehi: that is, the lifting up of the jawbone, or, casting away of the jawbone”
— Judges 15:17 (KJV)
Judges 15:17 in Context — About the Book of Judges
Judges chronicles Israel's darkest cycle: sin, oppression, crying out, and rescue — repeated for generations. God raises unlikely deliverers like Gideon, Deborah, and Samson, proving He responds to honest cries for help even when His people keep failing. Grace shines against a dark backdrop.
Cross-References for Judges 15:17
“And it came to pass, when Rachel had born Joseph, that Jacob said unto Laban, Send me away, that I may go unto mine own place, and to my country.”
Shares key themes with Judges 15:17: came, pass, end
“And it came to pass, as he drew back his hand, that, behold, his brother came out: and she said, How hast thou broken forth? this breach be upon thee: therefore his name was called Pharez. How hast...: or, Wherefore hast thou made this breach against thee? Pharez: that is A breach”
Shares key themes with Judges 15:17: came, pass, made
“And it came to pass, as he had made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground clave asunder that was under them:”
Shares key themes with Judges 15:17: came, pass, made
“And it came to pass, when they had done circumcising all the people, that they abode in their places in the camp, till they were whole. they had...: Heb. the people had made an end to be circumcised”
Shares key themes with Judges 15:17: came, pass, made
“And they arose early: and it came to pass about the spring of the day, that Samuel called Saul to the top of the house, saying, Up, that I may send thee away. And Saul arose, and they went out both of them, he and Samuel, abroad.”
Shares key themes with Judges 15:17: came, pass, end
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