Deuteronomy 23:14

Authorized King James Version

For the LORD thy God walketh in the midst of thy camp, to deliver thee, and to give up thine enemies before thee; therefore shall thy camp be holy: that he see no unclean thing in thee, and turn away from thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כִּי֩
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
יְהוָ֨ה
H3068
For the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#3
אֱלֹהֶ֜יךָ
H430
thy 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
#4
מִתְהַלֵּ֣ךְ׀
H1980
walketh
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#5
בְּקֶ֣רֶב
H7130
in the midst
properly, the nearest part, i.e., the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
#6
מַֽחֲנֶ֖יךָ
H4264
of thy camp
an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or e
#7
לְהַצִּֽילְךָ֙
H5337
to deliver
to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
#8
וְלָתֵ֤ת
H5414
thee and to give up
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#9
אֹֽיְבֶ֙יךָ֙
H341
thine enemies
hating; an adversary
#10
לְפָנֶ֔יךָ
H6440
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
#11
וְהָיָ֥ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#12
מַֽחֲנֶ֖יךָ
H4264
of thy camp
an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or e
#13
קָד֑וֹשׁ
H6918
be holy
sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) god (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
#14
וְלֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#15
יִרְאֶ֤ה
H7200
that he see
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#16
בְךָ֙
H0
#17
עֶרְוַ֣ת
H6172
no unclean
nudity, literally (especially the pudenda) or figuratively (disgrace, blemish)
#18
דָּבָ֔ר
H1697
thing
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#19
וְשָׁ֖ב
H7725
in thee and turn away
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#20
מֵאַֽחֲרֶֽיךָ׃
H310
from thee
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Deuteronomy, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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