Deuteronomy 28:29

Authorized King James Version

And thou shalt grope at noonday, as the blind gropeth in darkness, and thou shalt not prosper in thy ways: and thou shalt be only oppressed and spoiled evermore, and no man shall save thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְהָיִ֜יתָ
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#2
יְמַשֵּׁ֤שׁ
H4959
And thou shalt grope
to feel of; by implication, to grope
#3
בַּֽצָּהֳרַ֗יִם
H6672
at noonday
a light (i.e., window); dual double light, i.e., noon
#4
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#5
יְמַשֵּׁ֤שׁ
H4959
And thou shalt grope
to feel of; by implication, to grope
#6
הַֽעִוֵּר֙
H5787
as the blind
blind (literally or figuratively)
#7
בָּֽאֲפֵלָ֔ה
H653
in darkness
duskiness, figuratively, misfortune; concrete, concealment
#8
וְלֹ֥א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#9
תַצְלִ֖יחַ
H6743
and thou shalt not prosper
to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
#10
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#11
דְּרָכֶ֑יךָ
H1870
in thy ways
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
#12
וְהָיִ֜יתָ
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#13
אַ֣ךְ
H389
a particle of affirmation, surely; hence (by limitation) only
#14
עָשׁ֧וּק
H6231
and thou shalt be only oppressed
to press upon, i.e., oppress, defraud, violate, overflow
#15
וְגָז֛וּל
H1497
and spoiled
to pluck off; specifically to flay, strip or rob
#16
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#17
הַיָּמִ֖ים
H3117
evermore
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
וְאֵ֥ין
H369
a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle
#19
מוֹשִֽׁיעַ׃
H3467
and no man shall save
properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e., (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor

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.

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