Deuteronomy 4:39

Authorized King James Version

Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְיָֽדַעְתָּ֣
H3045
Know
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
#2
הַיּ֗וֹם
H3117
therefore this day
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
#3
וַהֲשֵֽׁבֹתָ֮
H7725
and consider
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#4
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#5
לְבָבֶךָ֒
H3824
it in thine heart
the heart (as the most interior organ)
#6
כִּ֤י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#7
יְהוָה֙
H3068
that the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#8
ה֣וּא
H1931
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
#9
הָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים
H430
he is God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#10
בַּשָּׁמַ֣יִם
H8064
in heaven
the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies r
#11
מִמַּ֔עַל
H4605
above
properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc
#12
וְעַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#13
הָאָ֖רֶץ
H776
and upon the earth
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#14
מִתָּ֑חַת
H8478
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
#15
אֵ֖ין
H369
a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle
#16
עֽוֹד׃
H5750
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

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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