Deuteronomy 17:2

Authorized King James Version

If there be found among you, within any of thy gates which the LORD thy God giveth thee, man or woman, that hath wrought wickedness in the sight of the LORD thy God, in transgressing his covenant,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
יִמָּצֵ֤א
H4672
If there be found
properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
#3
בְקִרְבְּךָ֙
H7130
among
properly, the nearest part, i.e., the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
#4
בְּאַחַ֣ד
H259
you within any
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#5
שְׁעָרֶ֔יךָ
H8179
of thy gates
an opening, i.e., door or gate
#6
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#7
יְהוָֽה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#8
אֱלֹהֶ֖יךָ
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
#9
נֹתֵ֣ן
H5414
giveth
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#10
לָ֑ךְ
H0
#11
אִ֣ישׁ
H376
thee man
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#12
אֽוֹ
H176
desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
#13
אִשָּׁ֗ה
H802
or woman
a woman
#14
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#15
יַֽעֲשֶׂ֧ה
H6213
that hath wrought
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#16
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#17
הָרַ֛ע
H7451
wickedness
bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
#18
בְּעֵינֵ֥י
H5869
in the sight
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
#19
יְהוָֽה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#20
אֱלֹהֶ֖יךָ
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
#21
לַֽעֲבֹ֥ר
H5674
in transgressing
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
#22
בְּרִיתֽוֹ׃
H1285
his covenant
a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)

Analysis

This verse develops the covenant theme central to Deuteronomy. The concept of covenant reflects the development of covenant 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 covenant 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 covenant in this particular way.

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