Deuteronomy 32:36

Authorized King James Version

For the LORD shall judge his people, and repent himself for his servants, when he seeth that their power is gone, and there is none shut up, or left.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
יָדִ֤ין
H1777
shall judge
to rule; by implication to judge (as umpire); also to strive (as at law)
#3
יְהוָה֙
H3068
For the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#4
עַמּ֔וֹ
H5971
his people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#5
וְעַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#6
עֲבָדָ֖יו
H5650
himself for his servants
a servant
#7
יִתְנֶחָ֑ם
H5162
and repent
properly, to sigh, i.e., breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e., (in a favorable sense) to pity, console or (reflexively) rue; or (unfavo
#8
כִּ֤י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#9
יִרְאֶה֙
H7200
when he seeth
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#10
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#11
אָ֣זְלַת
H235
is gone
to go away, hence, to disappear
#12
יָ֔ד
H3027
that their power
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
#13
וְאֶ֖פֶס
H657
and there is none
cessation, i.e., an end (especially of the earth); often used adverb, no further; also the ankle (in the dual), as being the extremity of the leg or f
#14
עָצ֥וּר
H6113
shut up
to inclose; by analogy, to hold back; also to maintain, rule, assemble
#15
וְעָזֽוּב׃
H5800
or left
to loosen, i.e., relinquish, permit, etc

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.

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