Deuteronomy 28:33

Authorized King James Version

The fruit of thy land, and all thy labours, shall a nation which thou knowest not eat up; and thou shalt be only oppressed and crushed alway:

Word-by-Word Analysis

פְּרִ֤י

H6529

The fruit

fruit (literally or figuratively)

אַדְמָֽתְךָ֙

H127

of thy land

soil (from its general redness)

וְכָל

H3605

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

יְגִ֣יעֲךָ֔

H3018

and all thy labours

toil; hence, a work, produce, property (as the result of labor)

יֹאכַ֥ל

H398

not eat up

to eat (literally or figuratively)

עַ֖ם

H5971

shall a nation

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

לֹֽא

H3808

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

יָדָ֑עְתָּ

H3045

which thou knowest

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

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וְהָיִ֗יתָ

H1961

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

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רַ֛ק

H7535

properly, leanness, i.e., (figuratively) limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although

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עָשׁ֥וּק

H6231

and thou shalt be only oppressed

to press upon, i.e., oppress, defraud, violate, overflow

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וְרָצ֖וּץ

H7533

and crushed

to crack in pieces, literally or figuratively

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כָּל

H3605

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

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הַיָּמִֽים׃

H3117

alway

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

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Deuteronomy. The concept of covenant community 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 covenant community in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on covenant community address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How might the original audience's understanding of covenant community differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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Deuteronomy 28:33

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