Deuteronomy 30:16

Authorized King James Version

In that I command thee this day to love the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in the land whither thou goest to possess it.

Word-by-Word Analysis

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

אָֽנֹכִ֣י

H595

מְצַוְּךָ֮

H6680

In that I command

(intensively) to constitute, enjoin

הַיּוֹם֒

H3117

thee this day

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

לְאַֽהֲבָ֞ה

H157

to love

to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)

אֶת

H853

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

יְהוָ֣ה

H3068

and the LORD

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

אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָ

H430

thy God

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

לָלֶ֣כֶת

H1980

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#10

בִּדְרָכָ֔יו

H1870

in his ways

a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb

#11

וְלִשְׁמֹ֛ר

H8104

and to keep

properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc

#12

מִצְוֹתָ֥יו

H4687

his commandments

a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the law)

#13

וְחֻקֹּתָ֖יו

H2708

and his statutes

a statute

#14

וּמִשְׁפָּטָ֑יו

H4941

and his judgments

properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind

#15

וְחָיִ֣יתָ

H2421

that thou mayest live

to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive

#16

וְרָבִ֔יתָ

H7235

and multiply

to increase (in whatever respect)

#17

וּבֵֽרַכְךָ֙

H1288

shall bless

to kneel; by implication to bless god (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (god or the king, as

#18

יְהוָ֣ה

H3068

and the LORD

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

#19

אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָ

H430

thy God

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

#20

בָּאָ֕רֶץ

H776

thee in the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#21

אֲשֶׁר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#22

אַתָּ֥ה

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

#23

בָא

H935

whither thou goest

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#24

שָׁ֖מָּה

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

#25

לְרִשְׁתָּֽהּ׃

H3423

to possess

to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Deuteronomy. The concept of love 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 love. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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Deuteronomy 30:16

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