Deuteronomy 34:10

Authorized King James Version

And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְלֹא
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#2
קָ֨ם
And there arose
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
#3
נָבִ֥יא
not a prophet
a prophet or (generally) inspired man
#4
ע֛וֹד
since
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
#5
בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
in Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#6
כְּמֹשֶׁ֑ה
like unto Moses
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver
#7
אֲשֶׁר֙
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#8
יְדָע֣וֹ
knew
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
#9
יְהוָ֔ה
whom the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#10
פָּנִֽים׃
face
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#11
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#12
פָּנִֽים׃
face
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

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 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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