Deuteronomy 27:14

Authorized King James Version

And the Levites shall speak, and say unto all the men of Israel with a loud voice,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְעָנ֣וּ
shall speak
properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e., pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout,
#2
הַלְוִיִּ֗ם
And the Levites
a levite or descendant of levi
#3
וְאָֽמְר֛וּ
and say
to say (used with great latitude)
#4
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#5
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#6
אִ֥ישׁ
unto all the men
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)
#7
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#8
ק֥וֹל
voice
a voice or sound
#9
רָֽם׃
with a loud
to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Deuteronomy. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, 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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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