Deuteronomy 28:36

Authorized King James Version

The LORD shall bring thee, and thy king which thou shalt set over thee, unto a nation which neither thou nor thy fathers have known; and there shalt thou serve other gods, wood and stone.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
יוֹלֵ֨ךְ
H1980
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#2
יְהוָ֜ה
H3068
The LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#3
אֹֽתְךָ֗
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#4
וְאֶֽת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
מַלְכְּךָ֙
H4428
thee and thy king
a king
#6
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#7
תָּקִ֣ים
H6965
which thou shalt set
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
#8
עָלֶ֔יךָ
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#9
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#10
גּ֕וֹי
H1471
over thee unto a nation
a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
#11
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#12
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#13
יָדַ֖עְתָּ
H3045
have known
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
#14
אַתָּ֣ה
H859
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
#15
וַֽאֲבֹתֶ֑יךָ
H1
which neither thou nor thy fathers
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
#16
וְעָבַ֥דְתָּ
H5647
and there shalt thou serve
to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc
#17
שָּׁ֛ם
H8033
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
#18
אֱלֹהִ֥ים
H430
gods
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
#19
אֲחֵרִ֖ים
H312
other
properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc
#20
עֵ֥ץ
H6086
wood
a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
#21
וָאָֽבֶן׃
H68
and stone
a stone

Analysis

Within the broader context of Deuteronomy, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

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