Deuteronomy 31:29

Authorized King James Version

For I know that after my death ye will utterly corrupt yourselves, and turn aside from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will befall you in the latter days; because ye will do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger through the work of your hands.

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

יָדַ֗עְתִּי

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

אַֽחֲרֵ֤י

H310

that after

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

מוֹתִי֙

H4194

my death

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

כִּֽי

H3588

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

תַּשְׁחִת֔וּן

H7843

corrupt

to decay, i.e., (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)

תַּשְׁחִת֔וּן

H7843

corrupt

to decay, i.e., (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)

וְסַרְתֶּ֣ם

H5493

yourselves and turn aside

to turn off (literally or figuratively)

מִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

#10

הַדֶּ֔רֶךְ

H1870

from the way

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

#11

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

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

#12

צִוִּ֖יתִי

H6680

which I have commanded

(intensively) to constitute, enjoin

#13

אֶתְכֶ֑ם

H853

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

#14

וְקָרָ֨את

H7122

will befall

to encounter, whether accidentally or in a hostile manner

#15

אֶתְכֶ֤ם

H853

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

#16

הָרַע֙

H7451

evil

bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

#17

בְּאַֽחֲרִ֣ית

H319

you in the latter

the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity

#18

הַיָּמִ֔ים

H3117

days

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

#19

כִּֽי

H3588

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

#20

תַעֲשׂ֤וּ

H6213

because ye will do

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#21

אֶת

H853

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

#22

הָרַע֙

H7451

evil

bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

#23

בְּעֵינֵ֣י

H5869

in the sight

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

#24

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

#25

לְהַכְעִיס֖וֹ

H3707

to provoke him to anger

to trouble; by implication, to grieve, rage, be indignant

#26

בְּמַֽעֲשֵׂ֥ה

H4639

through the work

an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property

#27

יְדֵיכֶֽם׃

H3027

of your hands

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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Deuteronomy, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 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 divine sovereignty. 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?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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Deuteronomy 31:29

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