Deuteronomy 11:2

Authorized King James Version

And know ye this day: for I speak not with your children which have not known, and which have not seen the chastisement of the LORD your God, his greatness, his mighty hand, and his stretched out arm,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
יָדְעוּ֙
H3045
And know
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
#2
הַיּוֹם֒
H3117
ye this day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#3
כִּ֣י׀
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#4
לֹ֣א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#5
אֶת
H854
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#6
בְּנֵיכֶ֗ם
H1121
for I speak not with your 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
#7
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#8
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#9
יָדְעוּ֙
H3045
And know
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
#10
וַֽאֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#11
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#12
רָא֔וּ
H7200
and which have not seen
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#13
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#14
מוּסַ֖ר
H4148
the chastisement
properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint
#15
יְהוָ֣ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#16
אֱלֹֽהֵיכֶ֑ם
H430
your 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
#17
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#18
גָּדְל֕וֹ
H1433
his greatness
magnitude (literally or figuratively)
#19
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#20
יָדוֹ֙
H3027
hand
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#21
הַֽחֲזָקָ֔ה
H2389
his mighty
strong (usu. in a bad sense, hard, bold, violent)
#22
וּזְרֹע֖וֹ
H2220
arm
the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg; figuratively, force
#23
הַנְּטוּיָֽה׃
H5186
and his stretched out
to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)

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 building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Deuteronomy.

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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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