Deuteronomy 12:29

Authorized King James Version

When the LORD thy God shall cut off the nations from before thee, whither thou goest to possess them, and thou succeedest them, and dwellest in their land;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
יַכְרִית֩
H3772
shall cut off
to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e., make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutt
#3
יְהוָ֨ה
H3068
When the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#4
אֱלֹהֶ֜יךָ
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
#5
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
הַגּוֹיִ֗ם
H1471
the nations
a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
#7
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#8
אַתָּ֥ה
H859
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
#9
בָא
H935
thee whither thou goest
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#10
שָׁ֛מָּה
H8033
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
#11
וְיָֽרַשְׁתָּ֣
H3423
them and thou succeedest
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
#12
אוֹתָ֖ם
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#13
מִפָּנֶ֑יךָ
H6440
from 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
#14
וְיָֽרַשְׁתָּ֣
H3423
them and thou succeedest
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
#15
אֹתָ֔ם
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#16
וְיָֽשַׁבְתָּ֖
H3427
them and dwellest
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#17
בְּאַרְצָֽם׃
H776
in their land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

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 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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