Deuteronomy 28:26

Authorized King James Version

And thy carcase shall be meat unto all fowls of the air, and unto the beasts of the earth, and no man shall fray them away.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְהָֽיְתָ֤ה

H1961

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

נִבְלָֽתְךָ֙

H5038

And thy carcase

a flabby thing, i.e., a carcase or carrion (human or bestial, often collectively); figuratively, an idol

לְמַֽאֲכָ֔ל

H3978

shall be meat

an eatable (including provender, flesh and fruit)

לְכָל

H3605

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

ע֥וֹף

H5775

unto all fowls

a bird (as covered with feathers, or rather as covering with wings), often collectively

הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם

H8064

of the air

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

וּלְבֶֽהֱמַ֣ת

H929

and unto the beasts

properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)

הָאָ֑רֶץ

H776

of the earth

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

וְאֵ֖ין

H369

a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle

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מַֽחֲרִֽיד׃

H2729

and no man shall fray them away

to shudder with terror; hence, to fear; also to hasten (with anxiety)

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 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.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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Deuteronomy 28:26

Analysis

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