Deuteronomy 28:15

Authorized King James Version

But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee:

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
אִם
H518
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#3
לֹ֤א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#4
תִשְׁמַע֙
H8085
But it shall come to pass if thou wilt not hearken
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#5
בְּקוֹל֙
H6963
unto the voice
a voice or sound
#6
יְהוָ֣ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#7
אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָ
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
#8
לִשְׁמֹ֤ר
H8104
to observe
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
#9
לַֽעֲשׂוֹת֙
H6213
to do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#10
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#11
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#12
מִצְוֹתָ֣יו
H4687
all his commandments
a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the law)
#13
וְחֻקֹּתָ֔יו
H2708
and his statutes
a statute
#14
אֲשֶׁ֛ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#15
אָֽנֹכִ֥י
H595
i
#16
מְצַוְּךָ֖
H6680
which I command
(intensively) to constitute, enjoin
#17
הַיּ֑וֹם
H3117
thee this day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#18
וּבָ֧אוּ
H935
shall come
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#19
עָלֶ֛יךָ
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#20
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#21
הַקְּלָל֥וֹת
H7045
that all these curses
vilification
#22
הָאֵ֖לֶּה
H428
these or those
#23
וְהִשִּׂיגֽוּךָ׃
H5381
upon thee and overtake
to reach (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Deuteronomy, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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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