Deuteronomy 29:13

Authorized King James Version

That he may establish thee to day for a people unto himself, and that he may be unto thee a God, as he hath said unto thee, and as he hath sworn unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
לְמַ֣עַן
H4616
properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
#2
הָקִֽים
H6965
That he may establish
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
#3
אֹתְךָ֩
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#4
הַיּ֨וֹם׀
H3117
thee to day
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
#5
ל֜וֹ
H0
#6
לְעָ֗ם
H5971
for a people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#7
וְה֤וּא
H1931
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
#8
יִֽהְיֶה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#9
לְּךָ֙
H0
#10
לֵֽאלֹהִ֔ים
H430
unto himself and that he may be unto thee a God
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
#11
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֖ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#12
דִּבֶּר
H1696
as he hath said
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#13
לָ֑ךְ
H0
#14
וְכַֽאֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#15
נִשְׁבַּע֙
H7650
unto thee and as he hath sworn
to seven oneself, i.e., swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
#16
לַֽאֲבֹתֶ֔יךָ
H1
unto thy fathers
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
#17
לְאַבְרָהָ֥ם
H85
to Abraham
abraham, the later name of abram
#18
לְיִצְחָ֖ק
H3327
to Isaac
jitschak (or isaac), son of abraham
#19
וּֽלְיַעֲקֹֽב׃
H3290
and to Jacob
jaakob, the israelitish patriarch

Analysis

Within the broader context of Deuteronomy, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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