Deuteronomy 12:28

Authorized King James Version

Observe and hear all these words which I command thee, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee for ever, when thou doest that which is good and right in the sight of the LORD thy God.

Word-by-Word Analysis

שְׁמֹ֣ר

H8104

Observe

properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc

וְשָֽׁמַעְתָּ֗

H8085

and hear

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

אֵ֚ת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

הַדְּבָרִ֣ים

H1697

all these words

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

הָאֵ֔לֶּה

H428

these or those

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

אָֽנֹכִ֖י

H595

מְצַוֶּ֑ךָּ

H6680

which I command

(intensively) to constitute, enjoin

#10

לְמַעַן֩

H4616

properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that

#11

יִיטַ֨ב

H3190

thee that it may go well

to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)

#12

לְךָ֜

#13

וּלְבָנֶ֤יךָ

H1121

with thee and with thy children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#14

אַֽחֲרֶ֙יךָ֙

H310

after

properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

#15

עַד

H5704

thee for

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

#16

עוֹלָ֔ם

H5769

ever

properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial

#17

כִּ֤י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#18

תַֽעֲשֶׂה֙

H6213

when thou doest

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#19

הַטּ֣וֹב

H2896

that which is good

good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good

#20

וְהַיָּשָׁ֔ר

H3477

and right

straight (literally or figuratively)

#21

בְּעֵינֵ֖י

H5869

in the sight

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

#22

יְהוָ֥ה

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#23

אֱלֹהֶֽיךָ׃

H430

thy 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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Deuteronomy, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this verse's literary context within Deuteronomy chapter 12 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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Deuteronomy 12:28

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