Deuteronomy 29:15
But with him that standeth here with us this day before the LORD our God, and also with him that is not here with us this day:
Original Language Analysis
כִּי֩
H3588
כִּי֩
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 17
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
אֶת
H854
אֶת
Strong's:
H854
Word #:
2 of 17
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
3 of 17
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יֶשְׁנ֜וֹ
here with us this
H3426
יֶשְׁנ֜וֹ
here with us this
Strong's:
H3426
Word #:
4 of 17
there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
עִמָּ֙נוּ֙
H5973
עִמָּ֙נוּ֙
Strong's:
H5973
Word #:
6 of 17
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
עֹמֵ֣ד
But with him that standeth
H5975
עֹמֵ֣ד
But with him that standeth
Strong's:
H5975
Word #:
7 of 17
to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
הַיּֽוֹם׃
and also with him that is not here with us this day
H3117
הַיּֽוֹם׃
and also with him that is not here with us this day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
8 of 17
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
לִפְנֵ֖י
before
H6440
לִפְנֵ֖י
before
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
9 of 17
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
יְהוָ֣ה
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֣ה
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
10 of 17
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ
our God
H430
אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ
our God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
11 of 17
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
וְאֵ֨ת
H854
וְאֵ֨ת
Strong's:
H854
Word #:
12 of 17
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
13 of 17
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
אֵינֶ֛נּוּ
H369
עִמָּ֥נוּ
H5973
עִמָּ֥נוּ
Strong's:
H5973
Word #:
16 of 17
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
הַיּֽוֹם׃
and also with him that is not here with us this day
H3117
הַיּֽוֹם׃
and also with him that is not here with us this day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
17 of 17
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
Cross References
Acts 2:39For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.1 Corinthians 7:14For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.Jeremiah 50:5They shall ask the way to Zion with their faces thitherward, saying, Come, and let us join ourselves to the LORD in a perpetual covenant that shall not be forgotten.Jeremiah 32:39And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:Deuteronomy 5:3The LORD made not this covenant with our fathers, but with us, even us, who are all of us here alive this day.
Historical Context
This passage explains how later generations were held accountable to Mosaic covenant though not present at its establishment. Children inherited both covenant blessings and curses based on obedience or disobedience.
Prophets later appealed to this principle when calling Israel back to covenant faithfulness their fathers swore.
Questions for Reflection
- How does binding future generations demonstrate covenant's corporate nature?
- What does inheriting covenant status teach about continuity across generations?
- How are descendants both blessed and obligated by ancestors' covenant commitment?
- What does this teach about our connection to past saints and patriarchs?
- How does this principle explain Christians' inclusion in Abrahamic covenant?
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Analysis & Commentary
But with him that standeth here with us this day before the LORD our God, and also with him that is not here with us this day. The covenant binds both present generation (standeth here with us) and future generations (not here with us this day). This creates perpetual covenant obligation across time.
Future generations who were not present at the covenant ceremony are nevertheless bound by it. This demonstrates the corporate, generational nature of covenant - children inherit their parents' covenant status, both blessings and obligations.
This principle has profound implications - God's covenant faithfulness to ancestors creates obligation for descendants. We stand in continuity with those who came before, receiving both benefits and responsibilities of covenant relationship.
For Christians, this explains why we are included in Abraham's covenant (Galatians 3:29) despite living millennia after him. Covenant transcends time, binding all who participate in the covenant community.