Deuteronomy 3:6

Authorized King James Version

And we utterly destroyed them, as we did unto Sihon king of Heshbon, utterly destroying the men, women, and children, of every city.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
הַֽחֲרֵם֙
H2763
And we utterly destroyed
to seclude; specifically (by a ban) to devote to religious uses (especially destruction); physical and reflexive, to be blunt as to the nose
#2
אוֹתָ֔ם
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#4
עָשִׂ֔ינוּ
H6213
them as we did
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#5
לְסִיחֹ֖ן
H5511
unto Sihon
sichon, an amoritish king
#6
מֶ֣לֶךְ
H4428
king
a king
#7
חֶשְׁבּ֑וֹן
H2809
of Heshbon
cheshbon, a place east of the jordan
#8
הַֽחֲרֵם֙
H2763
And we utterly destroyed
to seclude; specifically (by a ban) to devote to religious uses (especially destruction); physical and reflexive, to be blunt as to the nose
#9
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#10
עִ֣יר
H5892
of every city
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
#11
מְתִ֔ם
H4962
the men
properly, an adult (as of full length); by implication, a man (only in the plural)
#12
הַנָּשִׁ֖ים
H802
women
a woman
#13
וְהַטָּֽף׃
H2945
and children
a family (mostly used collectively in the singular)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Deuteronomy, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Deuteronomy Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

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