Deuteronomy 25:6

Authorized King James Version

And it shall be, that the firstborn which she beareth shall succeed in the name of his brother which is dead, that his name be not put out of Israel.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְהָיָ֗ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#2
הַבְּכוֹר֙
H1060
And it shall be that the firstborn
first-born; hence, chief
#3
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#4
תֵּלֵ֔ד
H3205
which she beareth
to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
#5
יָק֕וּם
H6965
shall succeed
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
#6
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#7
שְׁמ֖וֹ
H8034
in the name
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
#8
אָחִ֖יו
H251
of his brother
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
#9
הַמֵּ֑ת
H4191
which is dead
to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
#10
וְלֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#11
יִמָּחֶ֥ה
H4229
be not put out
properly, to stroke or rub; by implication, to erase; also to smooth (as if with oil), i.e., grease or make fat
#12
שְׁמ֖וֹ
H8034
in the name
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
#13
מִיִּשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

Analysis

Within the broader context of Deuteronomy, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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

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 revelation in this particular way.

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