Deuteronomy 31:27

Authorized King James Version

For I know thy rebellion, and thy stiff neck: behold, while I am yet alive with you this day, ye have been rebellious against the LORD; and how much more after my death?

Word-by-Word Analysis

כִּ֣י

H3588

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

אָֽנֹכִ֤י

H595

יָדַ֙עְתִּי֙

H3045

For I know

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

אֶֽת

H853

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

מֶרְיְךָ֔

H4805

thy rebellion

bitterness, i.e., (figuratively) rebellion; concretely, bitter, or rebellious

וְאֶֽת

H853

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

עָרְפְּךָ֖

H6203

neck

the nape or back of the neck (as declining); hence, the back generally (whether literal or figurative)

הַקָּשֶׁ֑ה

H7186

and thy stiff

severe (in various applications)

הֵ֣ן

H2005

lo!; also (as expressing surprise) if

#10

בְּעוֹדֶנִּי֩

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

#11

חַ֨י

H2416

behold while I am yet alive

alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin

#12

עִמָּכֶ֜ם

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

#13

הַיּ֗וֹם

H3117

with you 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

#14

מַמְרִ֤ים

H4784

ye have been rebellious

to be (causatively, make) bitter (or unpleasant); (figuratively) to rebel (or resist; causatively, to provoke)

#15

הֱיִתֶם֙

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#16

עִם

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

#17

יְהוָֹ֔ה

H3068

against the LORD

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

#18

וְאַ֖ף

H637

meaning accession (used as an adverb or conjunction); also or yea; adversatively though

#19

כִּֽי

H3588

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

#20

אַחֲרֵ֥י

H310

and how much more after

properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

#21

מוֹתִֽי׃

H4194

my death

death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin

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 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

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?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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?

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Deuteronomy 31:27

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