Deuteronomy 1:22

Authorized King James Version

And ye came near unto me every one of you, and said, We will send men before us, and they shall search us out the land, and bring us word again by what way we must go up, and into what cities we shall come.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַתִּקְרְב֣וּן

H7126

And ye came near

to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose

אֵלַי֮

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

כֻּלְּכֶם֒

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

וַתֹּֽאמְר֗וּ

H559

unto me every one of you and said

to say (used with great latitude)

נִשְׁלְחָ֤ה

H7971

We will send

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

אֲנָשִׁים֙

H376

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

לְפָנֵ֔ינוּ

H6440

before

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

וְיַחְפְּרוּ

H2658

us and they shall search us out

properly, to pry into; by implication, to delve, to explore

לָ֖נוּ

#10

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#11

הָאָ֑רֶץ

H776

the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#12

וְיָשִׁ֤בוּ

H7725

again

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

#13

אֹתָ֙נוּ֙

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#14

דָּבָ֔ר

H1697

us word

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

#15

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#16

הַדֶּ֙רֶךְ֙

H1870

by what way

a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb

#17

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#18

נַֽעֲלֶה

H5927

we must go up

to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

#19

בָּ֔הּ

#20

וְאֵת֙

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#21

הֶֽעָרִ֔ים

H5892

and into what cities

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

#22

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#23

נָבֹ֖א

H935

we shall come

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#24

אֲלֵיהֶֽן׃

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

Analysis

Within the broader context of Deuteronomy, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by establishing foundational concepts crucial to Deuteronomy's theological argument.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Deuteronomy chapter 1 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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Deuteronomy 1:22

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