Deuteronomy 18:6

Authorized King James Version

And if a Levite come from any of thy gates out of all Israel, where he sojourned, and come with all the desire of his mind unto the place which the LORD shall choose;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְכִֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
וּבָא֙
H935
and come
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#3
הַלֵּוִ֜י
H3881
And if a Levite
a levite or descendant of levi
#4
מֵֽאַחַ֤ד
H259
from any
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#5
שְׁעָרֶ֙יךָ֙
H8179
of thy gates
an opening, i.e., door or gate
#6
מִכָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#7
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
H3478
out of all Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#8
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#9
ה֖וּא
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
#10
גָּ֣ר
H1481
where he sojourned
properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e., sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place);
#11
שָׁ֑ם
H8033
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
#12
וּבָא֙
H935
and come
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#13
בְּכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#14
אַוַּ֣ת
H185
with all the desire
longing
#15
נַפְשׁ֔וֹ
H5315
of his mind
properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment
#16
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#17
הַמָּק֖וֹם
H4725
unto the 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)
#18
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#19
יִבְחַ֥ר
H977
shall choose
properly, to try, i.e., (by implication) select
#20
יְהוָֽה׃
H3068
which the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

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 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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