Deuteronomy 29:20

Authorized King James Version

The LORD will not spare him, but then the anger of the LORD and his jealousy shall smoke against that man, and all the curses that are written in this book shall lie upon him, and the LORD shall blot out his name from under heaven.

Word-by-Word Analysis

לֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

יֹאבֶ֣ה

H14

will

to breathe after, i.e., (figuratively) to be acquiescent

יְהוָה֙

H3068

The LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

סְלֹ֣חַֽ

H5545

not spare

to forgive

לוֹ֒

כִּ֣י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

אָ֠ז

H227

at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore

יֶעְשַׁ֨ן

H6225

shall smoke

to smoke, whether literal or figurative

אַף

H639

him but then the anger

properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire

#10

יְהוָה֙

H3068

The LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#11

וְקִנְאָתוֹ֙

H7068

and his jealousy

jealousy or envy

#12

בָּאִ֣ישׁ

H376

against that man

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

#13

הַה֔וּא

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

#14

וְרָ֤בְצָה

H7257

shall lie

to crouch (on all four legs folded, like a recumbent animal); by implication, to recline, repose, brood, lurk, imbed

#15

בּוֹ֙

#16

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#17

הָ֣אָלָ֔ה

H423

and all the curses

an imprecation

#18

הַכְּתוּבָ֖ה

H3789

that are written

to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)

#19

בַּסֵּ֣פֶר

H5612

in this book

properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book

#20

הַזֶּ֑ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

#21

וּמָחָ֤ה

H4229

shall blot out

properly, to stroke or rub; by implication, to erase; also to smooth (as if with oil), i.e., grease or make fat

#22

יְהוָה֙

H3068

The LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#23

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#24

שְׁמ֔וֹ

H8034

his name

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

#25

מִתַּ֖חַת

H8478

the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc

#26

הַשָּׁמָֽיִם׃

H8064

from under heaven

the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies r

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Deuteronomy. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Deuteronomy chapter 29 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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Deuteronomy 29:20

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