Deuteronomy 28:60

Authorized King James Version

Moreover he will bring upon thee all the diseases of Egypt, which thou wast afraid of; and they shall cleave unto thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְהֵשִׁ֣יב
Moreover he will bring
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#2
בְּךָ֗
H0
#3
אֵ֚ת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#4
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#5
מַדְוֵ֣ה
upon thee all the diseases
sickness
#6
מִצְרַ֔יִם
of Egypt
mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt
#7
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#8
יָגֹ֖רְתָּ
which thou wast afraid
to fear
#9
מִפְּנֵיהֶ֑ם
of
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
וְדָֽבְק֖וּ
and they shall cleave
properly, to impinge, i.e., cling or adhere; figuratively, to catch by pursuit
#11
בָּֽךְ׃
H0

Analysis

Within the broader context of Deuteronomy, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 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.

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