Deuteronomy 3:10
All the cities of the plain, and all Gilead, and all Bashan, unto Salchah and Edrei, cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan.
Original Language Analysis
כֹּ֣ל׀
H3605
כֹּ֣ל׀
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
1 of 14
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
עָרֵ֛י
All the cities
H5892
עָרֵ֛י
All the cities
Strong's:
H5892
Word #:
2 of 14
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
הַמִּישֹׁ֗ר
of the plain
H4334
הַמִּישֹׁ֗ר
of the plain
Strong's:
H4334
Word #:
3 of 14
a level, i.e., a plain (often used (with the article prefix) as a proper name of certain districts); figuratively, concord; also straightness, i.e., (
וְכָל
H3605
וְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
4 of 14
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַגִּלְעָד֙
and all Gilead
H1568
הַגִּלְעָד֙
and all Gilead
Strong's:
H1568
Word #:
5 of 14
gilad, a region east of the jordan; also the name of three israelites
וְכָל
H3605
וְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
6 of 14
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
בַּבָּשָֽׁן׃
and all Bashan
H1316
בַּבָּשָֽׁן׃
and all Bashan
Strong's:
H1316
Word #:
7 of 14
bashan (often with the article), a region east of the jordan
עַד
H5704
עַד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
8 of 14
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
עָרֵ֛י
All the cities
H5892
עָרֵ֛י
All the cities
Strong's:
H5892
Word #:
11 of 14
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
Historical Context
The 'cities of the plain' refer to the Moabite plateau, Gilead to the central highlands, and Bashan to the northern region. Salchah and Edrei marked the northeastern and southeastern extremes of Og's kingdom. These geographical markers allowed future generations to verify the conquest accounts.
Questions for Reflection
- How do specific details of God's past faithfulness strengthen your present trust?
- What concrete evidences of God's provision can you document and remember?
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Analysis & Commentary
The comprehensive description 'All the cities of the plain, and all Gilead, and all Bashan' emphasizes totality of conquest. Listing specific territories (the plain, Gilead, Bashan) documents the full extent of possession. Mentioning the northern border cities 'Salchah and Edrei' provides concrete verification. This detailed record serves as testimony to God's faithfulness—specific names and places prove God keeps His word in actual history.