Deuteronomy 25:19

Authorized King James Version

Therefore it shall be, when the LORD thy God hath given thee rest from all thine enemies round about, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it, that thou shalt blot out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven; thou shalt not forget it.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְהָיָ֡ה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

בְּהָנִ֣יחַ

H5117

hath given thee rest

to rest, i.e., settle down; used in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, intransitive, transitive and causative (to dwell, stay, l

יְהוָֽה

H3068

Therefore it shall be when the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

אֱ֠לֹהֶיךָ

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

לְ֠ךָ

מִכָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

אֹ֨יְבֶ֜יךָ

H341

from all thine enemies

hating; an adversary

מִסָּבִ֗יב

H5439

round about

(as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around

בָּאָ֙רֶץ֙

H776

in the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

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אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#11

יְהוָֽה

H3068

Therefore it shall be when the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#12

אֱ֠לֹהֶיךָ

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

#13

נֹתֵ֨ן

H5414

giveth

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

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לְךָ֤

#15

נַֽחֲלָה֙

H5159

thee for an inheritance

properly, something inherited, i.e., (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion

#16

לְרִשְׁתָּ֔הּ

H3423

to possess

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

#17

תִּמְחֶה֙

H4229

it that thou shalt blot out

properly, to stroke or rub; by implication, to erase; also to smooth (as if with oil), i.e., grease or make fat

#18

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

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זֵ֣כֶר

H2143

the remembrance

a memento, abstractly recollection (rarely if ever); by implication, commemoration

#20

עֲמָלֵ֔ק

H6002

of Amalek

amalek, a descendant of esau; also his posterity and their country

#21

מִתַּ֖חַת

H8478

the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc

#22

הַשָּׁמָ֑יִם

H8064

from under heaven

the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies r

#23

לֹ֖א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#24

תִּשְׁכָּֽח׃

H7911

thou shalt not forget

to mislay, i.e., to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention

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 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.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Deuteronomy chapter 25 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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Deuteronomy 25:19

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