Deuteronomy 14:26

Authorized King James Version

And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the LORD thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְנָֽתַתָּ֣ה
H5414
And thou shalt bestow
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#2
הַכֶּ֡סֶף
H3701
that money
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
#3
בְּכֹל֩
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#4
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#5
תְּאַוֶּ֨ה
H183
lusteth after
to wish for
#6
נַפְשֶׁ֑ךָ
H5315
for whatsoever thy soul
properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment
#7
בַּבָּקָ֣ר
H1241
for oxen
a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd
#8
וּבַצֹּ֗אן
H6629
or for sheep
a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
#9
וּבַיַּ֙יִן֙
H3196
or for wine
wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
#10
וּבַשֵּׁכָ֔ר
H7941
or for strong drink
an intoxicant, i.e., intensely alcoholic liquor
#11
וּבְכֹ֛ל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#12
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#13
תִּֽשְׁאָלְךָ֖
H7592
desireth
to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
#14
נַפְשֶׁ֑ךָ
H5315
for whatsoever thy soul
properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment
#15
וְאָכַ֣לְתָּ
H398
and thou shalt eat
to eat (literally or figuratively)
#16
שָּׁ֗ם
H8033
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
#17
לִפְנֵי֙
H6440
there 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
#18
יְהוָ֣ה
H3068
the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#19
אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָ
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
#20
וְשָֽׂמַחְתָּ֖
H8055
and thou shalt rejoice
probably to brighten up, i.e., (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
#21
אַתָּ֥ה
H859
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
#22
וּבֵיתֶֽךָ׃
H1004
thou and thine household
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Deuteronomy. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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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