Deuteronomy 11:31

Authorized King James Version

For ye shall pass over Jordan to go in to possess the land which the LORD your God giveth you, and ye shall possess it, and dwell therein.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כִּ֤י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
אַתֶּם֙
H859
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
#3
עֹֽבְרִ֣ים
H5674
For ye shall pass over
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
#4
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
הַיַּרְדֵּ֔ן
H3383
Jordan
jarden, the principal river of palestine
#6
לָבֹא֙
H935
to go in
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#7
וִֽירִשְׁתֶּ֥ם
H3423
to possess
to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish
#8
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#9
הָאָ֔רֶץ
H776
the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#10
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#11
יְהוָ֥ה
H3068
which the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#12
אֱלֹֽהֵיכֶ֖ם
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
#13
נֹתֵ֣ן
H5414
giveth
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#14
לָכֶ֑ם
H0
#15
וִֽירִשְׁתֶּ֥ם
H3423
to possess
to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish
#16
אֹתָ֖הּ
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#17
וִֽישַׁבְתֶּם
H3427
it and dwell
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#18
בָּֽהּ׃
H0

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 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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