Deuteronomy 11:6

Authorized King James Version

And what he did unto Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, the son of Reuben: how the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their households, and their tents, and all the substance that was in their possession, in the midst of all Israel:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַֽאֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#2
עָשָׂ֜ה
H6213
And what he did
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#3
לְדָתָ֣ן
H1885
unto Dathan
dathan, an israelite
#4
וְלַֽאֲבִירָ֗ם
H48
and Abiram
abiram, the name of two israelites
#5
בֶּן
H1121
the son
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
אֱלִיאָב֮
H446
of Eliab
eliab, the name of six israelites
#7
בֶּן
H1121
the son
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#8
רְאוּבֵן֒
H7205
of Reuben
reuben, a son of jacob
#9
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#10
פָּֽצְתָ֤ה
H6475
opened
to rend, i.e., open (especially the mouth)
#11
הָאָ֙רֶץ֙
H776
how the earth
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#12
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#13
פִּ֔יהָ
H6310
her mouth
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
#14
וַתִּבְלָעֵ֥ם
H1104
and swallowed them up
to make away with (specifically by swallowing); generally, to destroy
#15
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#16
בָּֽתֵּיהֶ֖ם
H1004
and their households
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#17
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#18
אָֽהֳלֵיהֶ֑ם
H168
and their tents
a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
#19
וְאֵ֤ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#20
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#21
הַיְקוּם֙
H3351
and all the substance
properly, standing (extant), i.e., by implication, a living thing
#22
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#23
בְּרַגְלֵיהֶ֔ם
H7272
that was in their possession
a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
#24
בְּקֶ֖רֶב
H7130
in the midst
properly, the nearest part, i.e., the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
#25
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#26
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
H3478
of all Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

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

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