Susanna 1:49 - Return again to the place of judgement: for these have borne false witness against her.
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What does "Susanna 1:49" mean?
This verse is from the Book of Susanna, a deuterocanonical book included in the Septuagint (Greek version of the Hebrew Bible) and some versions of the Christian Old Testament, but not in the Hebrew Bible itself. It's a part of the story's climax.
Here's a breakdown of what the verse means within the context of the story:
"Return again to the place of judgement": This refers to the assembly where Susanna was originally condemned. She was falsely accused of adultery by two elders. The key point is, they are going to retry the case.
"for these have borne false witness against her.": "These" refers to the two elders. The speaker (usually understood to be Daniel, a young man gifted with wisdom by God) is stating that the elders have lied in their testimony, falsely accusing Susanna. Daniel has exposed the discrepancies in their stories and proven they are lying.
In simpler terms: "Bring everyone back to the court because these men lied about Susanna."
The verse signifies:
The imminent revelation of the truth: The truth is about to come out.
The condemnation of the accusers: The elders will face consequences for their false accusations.
Susanna's impending exoneration: Susanna will be proven innocent and freed from the unjust condemnation.
In the story, Daniel cleverly cross-examines the elders separately, asking them under which tree the alleged adulterous act took place. Their contradictory answers reveal their lie and save Susanna from execution. This verse marks the beginning of that revelation and Susanna's ultimate rescue.
Susanna 1:49 - Return again to the place of judgement: for these have borne false witness against her.
What does "Susanna 1:49" mean?
This verse is from the Book of Susanna, a deuterocanonical book included in the Septuagint (Greek version of the Hebrew Bible) and some versions of the Christian Old Testament, but not in the Hebrew Bible itself. It's a part of the story's climax.
Here's a breakdown of what the verse means within the context of the story:
"Return again to the place of judgement": This refers to the assembly where Susanna was originally condemned. She was falsely accused of adultery by two elders. The key point is, they are going to retry the case.
"for these have borne false witness against her.": "These" refers to the two elders. The speaker (usually understood to be Daniel, a young man gifted with wisdom by God) is stating that the elders have lied in their testimony, falsely accusing Susanna. Daniel has exposed the discrepancies in their stories and proven they are lying.
In simpler terms: "Bring everyone back to the court because these men lied about Susanna."
The verse signifies:
The imminent revelation of the truth: The truth is about to come out.
The condemnation of the accusers: The elders will face consequences for their false accusations.
Susanna's impending exoneration: Susanna will be proven innocent and freed from the unjust condemnation.
In the story, Daniel cleverly cross-examines the elders separately, asking them under which tree the alleged adulterous act took place. Their contradictory answers reveal their lie and save Susanna from execution. This verse marks the beginning of that revelation and Susanna's ultimate rescue.