Deuteronomy 14:29

Authorized King James Version

And the Levite, (because he hath no part nor inheritance with thee,) and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, which are within thy gates, shall come, and shall eat and be satisfied; that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hand which thou doest.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּבָ֣א

H935

shall come

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

הַלֵּוִ֡י

H3881

And the Levite

a levite or descendant of levi

כִּ֣י

H3588

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

אֵֽין

H369

a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle

לוֹ֩

חֵ֨לֶק

H2506

because he hath no part

properly, smoothness (of the tongue)

וְנַֽחֲלָ֜ה

H5159

nor inheritance

properly, something inherited, i.e., (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion

עִמָּ֗ךְ

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

וְ֠הַגֵּר

H1616

with thee and the stranger

properly, a guest; by implication, a foreigner

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וְהַיָּת֤וֹם

H3490

and the fatherless

a bereaved person

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וְהָֽאַלְמָנָה֙

H490

and the widow

a widow; also a desolate place

#12

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

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בִּשְׁעָרֶ֔יךָ

H8179

which are within thy gates

an opening, i.e., door or gate

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וְאָֽכְל֖וּ

H398

and shall eat

to eat (literally or figuratively)

#15

וְשָׂבֵ֑עוּ

H7646

and be satisfied

to sate, i.e., fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively)

#16

לְמַ֤עַן

H4616

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

#17

יְבָֽרֶכְךָ֙

H1288

may bless

to kneel; by implication to bless god (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (god or the king, as

#18

יְהוָ֣ה

H3068

that 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

בְּכָל

H3605

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

#21

מַֽעֲשֵׂ֥ה

H4639

thee in all the work

an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property

#22

יָֽדְךָ֖

H3027

of thine hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

#23

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

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

#24

תַּֽעֲשֶֽׂה׃

H6213

which thou doest

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

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.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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?

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Deuteronomy 14:29

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