Deuteronomy 15:3

Authorized King James Version

Of a foreigner thou mayest exact it again: but that which is thine with thy brother thine hand shall release;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#2
הַנָּכְרִ֖י
H5237
Of a foreigner
strange, in a variety of degrees and applications (foreign, non-relative, adulterous, different, wonderful)
#3
תִּגֹּ֑שׂ
H5065
thou mayest exact
to drive (an animal, a workman, a debtor, an army); by implication, to tax, harass, tyrannize
#4
וַֽאֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#5
יִֽהְיֶ֥ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#6
לְךָ֛
H0
#7
אֶת
H854
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#8
אָחִ֖יךָ
H251
it again but that which is thine with thy brother
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
#9
תַּשְׁמֵ֥ט
H8058
shall release
to fling down; incipiently to jostle; figuratively, to let alone, desist, remit
#10
יָדֶֽךָ׃
H3027
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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Deuteronomy, this passage highlights kingdom of God 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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