Deuteronomy 17:10

Authorized King James Version

And thou shalt do according to the sentence, which they of that place which the LORD shall choose shall shew thee; and thou shalt observe to do according to all that they inform thee:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
לַֽעֲשׂ֔וֹת
H6213
And thou shalt do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#2
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#3
פִּ֤י
H6310
according to the sentence
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
#4
הַדָּבָר֙
H1697
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#5
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#6
יַגִּ֣ידֽוּ
H5046
shall shew
properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
#7
לְךָ֔
H0
#8
מִן
H4480
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
#9
הַמָּק֣וֹם
H4725
which they of that place
properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
#10
הַה֔וּא
H1931
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
#11
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#12
יִבְחַ֣ר
H977
shall choose
properly, to try, i.e., (by implication) select
#13
יְהוָ֑ה
H3068
which the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#14
וְשָֽׁמַרְתָּ֣
H8104
thee and thou shalt observe
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
#15
לַֽעֲשׂ֔וֹת
H6213
And thou shalt do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#16
כְּכֹ֖ל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#17
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#18
יוֹרֽוּךָ׃
H3384
according to all that they inform
properly, to flow as water (i.e., to rain); transitively, to lay or throw (especially an arrow, i.e., to shoot); figuratively, to point out (as if by

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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