Deuteronomy 23:10

Authorized King James Version

If there be among you any man, that is not clean by reason of uncleanness that chanceth him by night, then shall he go abroad out of the camp, he shall not come within the camp:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
יִהְיֶ֤ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#3
בְךָ֙
H0
#4
אִ֔ישׁ
H376
If there be among you any man
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#5
אֲשֶׁ֛ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#6
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#7
יִהְיֶ֥ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#8
טָה֖וֹר
H2889
that is not clean
pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense)
#9
מִקְּרֵה
H7137
by reason of uncleanness that chanceth
an (unfortunate) occurrence, i.e., some accidental (ceremonial) disqualification
#10
לָ֑יְלָה
H3915
him by night
properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e., night; figuratively, adversity
#11
וְיָצָא֙
H3318
then shall he go
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
#12
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#13
מִח֣וּץ
H2351
abroad
properly, separate by a wall, i.e., outside, outdoors
#14
הַֽמַּחֲנֶֽה׃
H4264
out of the camp
an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or e
#15
לֹ֥א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#16
יָבֹ֖א
H935
he shall not come
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#17
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#18
תּ֥וֹךְ
H8432
within
a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center
#19
הַֽמַּחֲנֶֽה׃
H4264
out of the camp
an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or e

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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