Deuteronomy 1:34

Authorized King James Version

And the LORD heard the voice of your words, and was wroth, and sware, saying,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּשְׁמַ֥ע
heard
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#2
יְהוָ֖ה
And the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#3
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#4
ק֣וֹל
the voice
a voice or sound
#5
דִּבְרֵיכֶ֑ם
of your words
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#6
וַיִּקְצֹ֖ף
and was wroth
to crack off, i.e., (figuratively) burst out in rage
#7
וַיִּשָּׁבַ֥ע
and sware
to seven oneself, i.e., swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
#8
לֵאמֹֽר׃
saying
to say (used with great latitude)

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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