Deuteronomy 31:7

Authorized King James Version

And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּקְרָ֨א

H7121

called

to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

מֹשֶׁ֜ה

H4872

And Moses

mosheh, the israelite lawgiver

לִֽיהוֹשֻׁ֗עַ

H3091

unto Joshua

jehoshua (i.e., joshua), the jewish leader

וַיֹּ֨אמֶר

H559

and said

to say (used with great latitude)

אֵלָ֜יו

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

לְעֵינֵ֣י

H5869

unto him in the sight

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

כָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

יִשְׂרָאֵל֮

H3478

of all Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

חֲזַ֣ק

H2388

Be strong

to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra

#10

וֶֽאֱמָץ֒

H553

and of a good courage

to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)

#11

כִּ֣י

H3588

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

#12

אַתָּ֗ה

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

#13

תָּבוֹא֙

H935

for thou must go

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

#14

אֶת

H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

#15

הָעָ֣ם

H5971

with this people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

#16

הַזֶּ֔ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

#17

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#18

הָאָ֕רֶץ

H776

unto the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#19

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

H834

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

#20

נִשְׁבַּ֧ע

H7650

hath sworn

to seven oneself, i.e., swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)

#21

יְהוָ֛ה

H3068

which the LORD

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

#22

לַֽאֲבֹתָ֖ם

unto their fathers

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

#23

לָתֵ֣ת

H5414

to give

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

#24

לָהֶ֑ם

#25

וְאַתָּ֖ה

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

#26

תַּנְחִילֶ֥נָּה

H5157

them and thou shalt cause them to inherit

to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate

#27

אוֹתָֽם׃

H853

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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Deuteronomy, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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Deuteronomy 31:7

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