Deuteronomy 1:31

Authorized King James Version

And in the wilderness, where thou hast seen how that the LORD thy God bare thee, as a man doth bear his son, in all the way that ye went, until ye came into this place.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּבַמִּדְבָּר֙
H4057
And in the wilderness
a pasture (i.e., open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert
#2
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#3
רָאִ֔יתָ
H7200
where thou hast seen
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#4
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#5
יִשָּׂא
H5375
bare
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
#6
יְהוָ֣ה
H3068
how that the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#7
אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָ
H430
thy God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#8
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#9
יִשָּׂא
H5375
bare
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
#10
אִ֖ישׁ
H376
thee as a man
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)
#11
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#12
בְּנ֑וֹ
H1121
his son
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#13
בְּכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#14
הַדֶּ֙רֶךְ֙
H1870
in all the way
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
#15
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#16
הֲלַכְתֶּ֔ם
H1980
that ye went
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#17
עַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#18
בֹּֽאֲכֶ֖ם
H935
until ye came
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#19
עַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#20
הַמָּק֥וֹם
H4725
into this place
properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
#21
הַזֶּֽה׃
H2088
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

Analysis

Within the broader context of Deuteronomy, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Deuteronomy Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

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