Deuteronomy 10:6

Authorized King James Version

And the children of Israel took their journey from Beeroth of the children of Jaakan to Mosera: there Aaron died, and there he was buried; and Eleazar his son ministered in the priest's office in his stead.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
בְּנ֖וֹ
And the children
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#2
יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#3
נָֽסְע֛וּ
took their journey
properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e., start on a journey
#4
מִבְּאֵרֹ֥ת
beeroth, a place in palestine
#5
בְּנ֖וֹ
And the children
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#6
יַעֲקָ֖ן
from Beeroth of the children of Jaakan
beeroth-bene-jaakan, a place in the desert
#7
מֽוֹסֵרָ֑ה
to Mosera
moseroth, a place in the desert
#8
שָׁ֣ם
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
#9
מֵ֤ת
died
to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
#10
אַֽהֲרֹן֙
there Aaron
aharon, the brother of moses
#11
וַיִּקָּבֵ֣ר
and there he was buried
to inter
#12
שָׁ֔ם
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
#13
וַיְכַהֵ֛ן
ministered in the priest's office
to officiate as a priest; figuratively, to put on regalia
#14
אֶלְעָזָ֥ר
and Eleazar
elazar, the name of seven israelites
#15
בְּנ֖וֹ
And the children
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#16
תַּחְתָּֽיו׃
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc

Analysis

Within the broader context of Deuteronomy, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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 building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Deuteronomy.

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 revelation in this particular way.

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