Deuteronomy 11:32

Authorized King James Version

And ye shall observe to do all the statutes and judgments which I set before you this day.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּשְׁמַרְתֶּ֣ם
H8104
And ye shall observe
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
#2
לַֽעֲשׂ֔וֹת
H6213
to do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#3
אֵ֥ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#4
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#5
הַֽחֻקִּ֖ים
H2706
all the statutes
an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
#6
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
הַמִּשְׁפָּטִ֑ים
H4941
and judgments
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
#8
אֲשֶׁ֧ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#9
אָֽנֹכִ֛י
H595
i
#10
נֹתֵ֥ן
H5414
which I set
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#11
לִפְנֵיכֶ֖ם
H6440
before
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#12
הַיּֽוֹם׃
H3117
you 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

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Deuteronomy. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, 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 divine revelation in this particular way.

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