Deuteronomy 18:19

Authorized King James Version

And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְהָיָ֗ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#2
הָאִישׁ֙
H376
And it shall come to pass that whosoever
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)
#3
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#4
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#5
יִשְׁמַע֙
H8085
will not hearken
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#6
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#7
דְּבָרַ֔י
H1697
unto my words
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#8
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#9
יְדַבֵּ֖ר
H1696
which he shall speak
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#10
בִּשְׁמִ֑י
H8034
in my name
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
#11
אָֽנֹכִ֖י
H595
i
#12
אֶדְרֹ֥שׁ
H1875
I will require
properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
#13
מֵֽעִמּֽוֹ׃
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

Analysis

Within the broader context of Deuteronomy, this passage highlights salvation 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 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 revelation in this particular way.

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