Deuteronomy 18:9

Authorized King James Version

When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כִּ֤י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
אַתָּה֙
H859
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
#3
בָּ֣א
H935
When thou art come
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#4
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#5
הָאָ֔רֶץ
H776
into the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#6
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#7
יְהוָ֥ה
H3068
which 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
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#12
תִלְמַ֣ד
H3925
thee thou shalt not learn
properly, to goad, i.e., (by implication) to teach (the rod being an middle eastern incentive)
#13
לַֽעֲשׂ֔וֹת
H6213
to do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#14
כְּתֽוֹעֲבֹ֖ת
H8441
after the abominations
properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e., (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol
#15
הַגּוֹיִ֥ם
H1471
of those nations
a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
#16
הָהֵֽם׃
H1992
they (only used when emphatic)

Analysis

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

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