Deuteronomy 11:22

Authorized King James Version

For if ye shall diligently keep all these commandments which I command you, to do them, to love the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, and to cleave unto him;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כִּי֩
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
אִם
H518
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#3
תִּשְׁמְר֜וּן
H8104
For if ye shall diligently
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
#4
תִּשְׁמְר֜וּן
H8104
For if ye shall diligently
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
#5
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#7
הַמִּצְוָ֣ה
H4687
all these commandments
a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the law)
#8
הַזֹּ֗את
H2063
this (often used adverb)
#9
אֲשֶׁ֧ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#10
אָֽנֹכִ֛י
H595
i
#11
מְצַוֶּ֥ה
H6680
which I command
(intensively) to constitute, enjoin
#12
אֶתְכֶ֖ם
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#13
לַֽעֲשֹׂתָ֑הּ
H6213
you to do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#14
לְאַֽהֲבָ֞ה
H157
them to love
to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
#15
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#16
יְהוָ֧ה
H3068
the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#17
אֱלֹֽהֵיכֶ֛ם
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
#18
לָלֶ֥כֶת
H1980
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#19
בְּכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#20
דְּרָכָ֖יו
H1870
in all his ways
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
#21
וּלְדָבְקָה
H1692
and to cleave
properly, to impinge, i.e., cling or adhere; figuratively, to catch by pursuit
#22
בֽוֹ׃
H0

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Deuteronomy. The concept of love reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 love in this particular way.

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