Deuteronomy 28:64

Authorized King James Version

And the LORD shall scatter thee among all people, from the one end of the earth even unto the other; and there thou shalt serve other gods, which neither thou nor thy fathers have known, even wood and stone.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וֶהֱפִֽיצְךָ֤
H6327
shall scatter
to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively (especially to disperse)
#2
יְהוָה֙
H3068
And the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#3
בְּכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#4
הָ֣עַמִּ֔ים
H5971
thee among all people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#5
קְצֵ֣ה
H7097
even unto the other
an extremity
#6
הָאָ֑רֶץ
H776
of the earth
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#7
וְעַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#8
קְצֵ֣ה
H7097
even unto the other
an extremity
#9
הָאָ֑רֶץ
H776
of the earth
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#10
וְעָבַ֨דְתָּ
H5647
and there thou shalt serve
to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc
#11
שָּׁ֜ם
H8033
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
#12
אֱלֹהִ֣ים
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
#13
אֲחֵרִ֗ים
H312
other
properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc
#14
אֲשֶׁ֧ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#15
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#16
יָדַ֛עְתָּ
H3045
have known
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
#17
אַתָּ֥ה
H859
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
#18
וַֽאֲבֹתֶ֖יךָ
H1
which neither thou nor thy fathers
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
#19
עֵ֥ץ
H6086
even wood
a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
#20
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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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