Deuteronomy 11:7
But your eyes have seen all the great acts of the LORD which he did.
Original Language Analysis
כִּ֤י
H3588
כִּ֤י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 10
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
עֵֽינֵיכֶם֙
But your eyes
H5869
עֵֽינֵיכֶם֙
But your eyes
Strong's:
H5869
Word #:
2 of 10
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
הָֽרֹאֹ֔ת
have seen
H7200
הָֽרֹאֹ֔ת
have seen
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
3 of 10
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
4 of 10
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
5 of 10
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
מַֽעֲשֵׂ֥ה
acts
H4639
מַֽעֲשֵׂ֥ה
acts
Strong's:
H4639
Word #:
6 of 10
an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
יְהוָ֖ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֖ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
7 of 10
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
הַגָּדֹ֑ל
all the great
H1419
הַגָּדֹ֑ל
all the great
Strong's:
H1419
Word #:
8 of 10
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
Historical Context
This generation's unique status as eyewitnesses parallels the first Christian generation that saw Christ's resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:6). Their testimony formed the foundation for future faith. Similarly, Israel's Exodus generation bore special responsibility to testify faithfully to children and grandchildren (Deuteronomy 6:7, 20-25).
Questions for Reflection
- How does personal experience of God's work create greater accountability?
- In what ways can we become 'eyewitnesses' to God's present activity?
- What obligation do believers have to testify to the next generation about God's faithfulness?
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Analysis & Commentary
The emphatic 'your eyes have seen all the great acts of the LORD' returns to the eyewitness theme. The Hebrew gadol ma'aseh (גָּדוֹל מַעֲשֵׂה, 'great acts/works') emphasizes magnitude and significance. Unlike their children, this generation possesses firsthand knowledge. This creates covenant accountability—they cannot plead ignorance. Their obedience or disobedience will be informed response to demonstrated divine power and faithfulness. Reformed theology emphasizes that greater revelation brings greater responsibility (Luke 12:48).