Deuteronomy 2:22

Authorized King James Version

As he did to the children of Esau, which dwelt in Seir, when he destroyed the Horims from before them; and they succeeded them, and dwelt in their stead even unto this day:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#2
עָשָׂה֙
H6213
As he did
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#3
לִבְנֵ֣י
H1121
to the children
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#4
עֵשָׂ֔ו
H6215
of Esau
esav, a son of isaac, including his posterity
#5
וַיֵּֽשְׁב֣וּ
H3427
them and dwelt
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#6
בְּשֵׂעִ֑יר
H8165
in Seir
seir, a mountain of idumaea and its indigenous occupants, also one in palestine
#7
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#8
הִשְׁמִ֤יד
H8045
when he destroyed
to desolate
#9
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#10
הַֽחֹרִי֙
H2752
the Horims
a chorite or indigenous idumaean
#11
מִפְּנֵיהֶ֔ם
H6440
from before
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#12
וַיִּֽירָשֻׁם֙
H3423
them and they succeeded
to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish
#13
וַיֵּֽשְׁב֣וּ
H3427
them and dwelt
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#14
תַחְתָּ֔ם
H8478
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
#15
עַ֖ד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#16
הַיּ֥וֹם
H3117
in their stead even unto this day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#17
הַזֶּֽה׃
H2088
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

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 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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