Deuteronomy 2:29
(As the children of Esau which dwell in Seir, and the Moabites which dwell in Ar, did unto me;) until I shall pass over Jordan into the land which the LORD our God giveth us.
Original Language Analysis
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֨ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
1 of 22
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
עָֽשׂוּ
did
H6213
עָֽשׂוּ
did
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
2 of 22
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
בְּנֵ֣י
As the children
H1121
בְּנֵ֣י
As the children
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
4 of 22
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
הַיֹּֽשְׁבִ֖ים
which dwell
H3427
הַיֹּֽשְׁבִ֖ים
which dwell
Strong's:
H3427
Word #:
6 of 22
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
בְּשֵׂעִ֔יר
in Seir
H8165
בְּשֵׂעִ֔יר
in Seir
Strong's:
H8165
Word #:
7 of 22
seir, a mountain of idumaea and its indigenous occupants, also one in palestine
וְהַמּ֣וֹאָבִ֔ים
and the Moabites
H4125
וְהַמּ֣וֹאָבִ֔ים
and the Moabites
Strong's:
H4125
Word #:
8 of 22
a moabite or moabitess, i.e., a descendant from moab
הַיֹּֽשְׁבִ֖ים
which dwell
H3427
הַיֹּֽשְׁבִ֖ים
which dwell
Strong's:
H3427
Word #:
9 of 22
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
עַ֤ד
H5704
עַ֤ד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
11 of 22
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
אֲשֶֽׁר
H834
אֲשֶֽׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
12 of 22
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
אֶעֱבֹר֙
unto me until I shall pass over
H5674
אֶעֱבֹר֙
unto me until I shall pass over
Strong's:
H5674
Word #:
13 of 22
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
14 of 22
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
18 of 22
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יְהוָ֥ה
which the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֥ה
which the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
19 of 22
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֵ֖ינוּ
our God
H430
אֱלֹהֵ֖ינוּ
our God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
20 of 22
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
Historical Context
This conquest of Sihon's Amorite kingdom marked Israel's first major military victory since leaving Egypt (the Amalekite battle was defensive). Success here dramatically boosted confidence for subsequent conquests. The territory gained became the inheritance of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh, fulfilling God's promises regarding the land's extent.
Questions for Reflection
- What has God begun to give you that requires your active faith to fully possess?
- How do you build on initial victories to gain momentum for larger challenges?
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Analysis & Commentary
God's declaration 'Behold, I have begun to give Sihon and his land before thee' announces imminent victory before battle commenced. The command 'begin to possess, that thou mayest inherit his land' shows that divine gift requires human appropriation—God gives, we must take. The word 'begin' indicates this is first in a series of conquests. Each victory builds momentum and faith for the next challenge.