Deuteronomy 28:31

Authorized King James Version

Thine ox shall be slain before thine eyes, and thou shalt not eat thereof: thine ass shall be violently taken away from before thy face, and shall not be restored to thee: thy sheep shall be given unto thine enemies, and thou shalt have none to rescue them.

Word-by-Word Analysis

שֽׁוֹרְךָ֞

H7794

Thine ox

a bullock (as a traveller)

טָב֣וּחַ

H2873

shall be slain

to slaughter (animals or men)

לְעֵינֶ֗יךָ

H5869

before thine eyes

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

וְלֹ֣א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

תֹאכַל֮

H398

and thou shalt not eat

to eat (literally or figuratively)

מִמֶּנּוּ֒

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

חֲמֹֽרְךָ֙

H2543

thereof thine ass

a male ass (from its dun red)

גָּז֣וּל

H1497

shall be violently taken away

to pluck off; specifically to flay, strip or rob

מִלְּפָנֶ֔יךָ

H6440

from before thy face

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

#10

וְלֹ֥א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#11

יָשׁ֖וּב

H7725

and shall not be restored

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

#12

לָ֑ךְ

#13

צֹֽאנְךָ֙

H6629

to thee thy sheep

a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)

#14

נְתֻנ֣וֹת

H5414

shall be given

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

#15

לְאֹֽיְבֶ֔יךָ

H341

unto thine enemies

hating; an adversary

#16

וְאֵ֥ין

H369

a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle

#17

לְךָ֖

#18

מוֹשִֽׁיעַ׃

H3467

and thou shalt have none to rescue

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 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.

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?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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Deuteronomy 28:31

Analysis

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