Deuteronomy 32:52

Authorized King James Version

Yet thou shalt see the land before thee; but thou shalt not go thither unto the land which I give the children of Israel.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כִּ֥י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
מִנֶּ֖גֶד
H5048
a front, i.e., part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually (adverbial, especially with preposition) over against or before
#3
תִּרְאֶ֣ה
H7200
Yet thou shalt see
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#4
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
הָאָ֕רֶץ
H776
the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#6
וְשָׁ֙מָּה֙
H8033
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
#7
לֹ֣א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#8
תָב֔וֹא
H935
before thee but thou shalt not go
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#9
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#10
הָאָ֕רֶץ
H776
the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#11
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#12
אֲנִ֥י
H589
i
#13
נֹתֵ֖ן
H5414
which I give
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#14
לִבְנֵ֥י
H1121
the children
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#15
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

Analysis

Within the broader context of Deuteronomy, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 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 revelation in this particular way.

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