Deuteronomy 19:13

Authorized King James Version

Thine eye shall not pity him, but thou shalt put away the guilt of innocent blood from Israel, that it may go well with thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
לֹֽא
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#2
תָח֥וֹס
shall not pity
properly, to cover, i.e., (figuratively) to compassionate
#3
עֵֽינְךָ֖
Thine eye
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
#4
עָלָ֑יו
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#5
וּבִֽעַרְתָּ֧
him but thou shalt put away
to be(-come) brutish
#6
דַֽם
blood
blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe
#7
הַנָּקִ֛י
the guilt of innocent
innocent
#8
מִיִּשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
from Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#9
וְט֥וֹב
that it may go well
to be (transitively, do or make) good (or well) in the widest sense
#10
לָֽךְ׃
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Deuteronomy, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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 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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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