Deuteronomy 3:3
So the LORD our God delivered into our hands Og also, the king of Bashan, and all his people: and we smote him until none was left to him remaining.
Original Language Analysis
וַיִּתֵּן֩
delivered
H5414
וַיִּתֵּן֩
delivered
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
1 of 18
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
יְהוָ֨ה
So the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֨ה
So the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 18
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֵ֜ינוּ
our God
H430
אֱלֹהֵ֜ינוּ
our God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
3 of 18
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
בְּיָדֵ֗נוּ
into our hands
H3027
בְּיָדֵ֗נוּ
into our hands
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
4 of 18
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
גַּ֛ם
H1571
גַּ֛ם
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
5 of 18
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 18
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַבָּשָׁ֖ן
of Bashan
H1316
הַבָּשָׁ֖ן
of Bashan
Strong's:
H1316
Word #:
9 of 18
bashan (often with the article), a region east of the jordan
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
10 of 18
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
11 of 18
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
עַמּ֑וֹ
and all his people
H5971
עַמּ֑וֹ
and all his people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
12 of 18
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
וַנַּכֵּ֕הוּ
and we smote
H5221
וַנַּכֵּ֕הוּ
and we smote
Strong's:
H5221
Word #:
13 of 18
to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
עַד
H5704
עַד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
14 of 18
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
בִּלְתִּ֥י
H1115
בִּלְתִּ֥י
Strong's:
H1115
Word #:
15 of 18
properly, a failure of, i.e., (used only as a negative particle, usually with a prepositional prefix) not, except, without, unless, besides, because n
Historical Context
The destruction of Og and his people fulfilled God's judgment on Canaanite nations whose iniquity was 'full' (Genesis 15:16). Archaeological evidence shows this period (Late Bronze Age) involved significant upheaval throughout Canaan, consistent with the biblical conquest narrative.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you maintain proper perspective that attributes success to God rather than yourself?
- What spiritual enemies require complete victory rather than partial compromise?
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Analysis & Commentary
The statement 'So the LORD our God delivered into our hands Og also' attributes victory entirely to divine action. Israel fought physically, but theologically they understood God as the true source of triumph. The comprehensive defeat ('we smote him until none was left to him remaining') demonstrates total victory when God fights for His people. This isn't cruelty but complete fulfillment of God's purposes in giving Israel secure possession.