Susanna 1:14 - So when they were gone out, they parted the one from the other, and turning back again they came to the same place; and after that they had asked one another the cause, they acknowledged their lust: and then appointed they a time both together, when they might find her alone.
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What does "Susanna 1:14" mean?
This verse is from the Book of Susanna, a deuterocanonical (apocryphal) book found in some versions of the Bible. Let's break it down:
"So when they were gone out, they parted the one from the other..." This describes the two elders leaving Susanna's house. They initially pretended to go separate ways.
"...and turning back again they came to the same place..." After acting like they were going their separate ways, they secretly met up again. This indicates a pre-planned scheme.
"...and after that they had asked one another the cause, they acknowledged their lust..." This is a crucial part. They pretended to inquire as to why the other returned to the same spot, but this was just a charade. The verse states that they confessed their shared sexual desire (lust) for Susanna.
"...and then appointed they a time both together, when they might find her alone." This is the culmination of their wicked plan. They conspired to find Susanna alone so they could act upon their lustful desires, presumably to sexually assault or coerce her.
In summary, the verse describes two elders (leaders in the community) who were overcome with lust for Susanna. They secretly coordinated their efforts to find her alone so they could take advantage of her. It sets the stage for the central conflict of the story, where the elders attempt to blackmail Susanna after she refuses their advances, falsely accusing her of adultery.
Susanna 1:14 - So when they were gone out, they parted the one from the other, and turning back again they came to the same place; and after that they had asked one another the cause, they acknowledged their lust: and then appointed they a time both together, when they might find her alone.
What does "Susanna 1:14" mean?
This verse is from the Book of Susanna, a deuterocanonical (apocryphal) book found in some versions of the Bible. Let's break it down:
"So when they were gone out, they parted the one from the other..." This describes the two elders leaving Susanna's house. They initially pretended to go separate ways.
"...and turning back again they came to the same place..." After acting like they were going their separate ways, they secretly met up again. This indicates a pre-planned scheme.
"...and after that they had asked one another the cause, they acknowledged their lust..." This is a crucial part. They pretended to inquire as to why the other returned to the same spot, but this was just a charade. The verse states that they confessed their shared sexual desire (lust) for Susanna.
"...and then appointed they a time both together, when they might find her alone." This is the culmination of their wicked plan. They conspired to find Susanna alone so they could act upon their lustful desires, presumably to sexually assault or coerce her.
In summary, the verse describes two elders (leaders in the community) who were overcome with lust for Susanna. They secretly coordinated their efforts to find her alone so they could take advantage of her. It sets the stage for the central conflict of the story, where the elders attempt to blackmail Susanna after she refuses their advances, falsely accusing her of adultery.