Deuteronomy 13:11

Authorized King James Version

And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is among you.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#2
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
H3478
And all Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#3
יִשְׁמְע֖וּ
H8085
shall hear
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#4
וְיִֽרָא֑וּן
H3372
and fear
to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
#5
וְלֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#6
יוֹסִ֣פוּ
H3254
no more
to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
#7
לַֽעֲשׂ֗וֹת
H6213
and shall do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#8
כַּדָּבָ֥ר
H1697
any
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#9
הָרָ֛ע
H7451
such wickedness
bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
#10
הַזֶּ֖ה
H2088
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
#11
בְּקִרְבֶּֽךָ׃
H7130
as this is among
properly, the nearest part, i.e., the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)

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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