Deuteronomy 2:37

Authorized King James Version

Only unto the land of the children of Ammon thou camest not, nor unto any place of the river Jabbok, nor unto the cities in the mountains, nor unto whatsoever the LORD our God forbad us.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
רַ֛ק
H7535
properly, leanness, i.e., (figuratively) limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although
#2
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#3
אֶ֥רֶץ
H776
Only unto the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#4
בְּנֵֽי
H1121
of 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
#5
עַמּ֖וֹן
H5983
of Ammon
ammon, a son of lot; also his posterity and their country
#6
לֹ֣א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#7
קָרָ֑בְתָּ
H7126
thou camest
to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
#8
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#9
יַ֞ד
H3027
not nor unto any place
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#10
נַ֤חַל
H5158
of the river
a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)
#11
יַבֹּק֙
H2999
Jabbok
jabbok, a river east of the jordan
#12
וְעָרֵ֣י
H5892
nor unto the cities
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
#13
הָהָ֔ר
H2022
in the mountains
a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
#14
וְכֹ֥ל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#15
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#16
צִוָּ֖ה
H6680
forbad
(intensively) to constitute, enjoin
#17
יְהוָ֥ה
H3068
nor unto whatsoever the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#18
אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ׃
H430
our 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

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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