Deuteronomy 5:1

Authorized King James Version

And Moses called all Israel, and said unto them, Hear, O Israel, the statutes and judgments which I speak in your ears this day, that ye may learn them, and keep, and do them.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּקְרָ֣א
H7121
called
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
#2
מֹשֶׁה֮
H4872
And Moses
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver
#3
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#4
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#5
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
H3478
O Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#6
וַיֹּ֣אמֶר
H559
and said
to say (used with great latitude)
#7
אֲלֵהֶ֗ם
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#8
שְׁמַ֤ע
H8085
unto them Hear
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#9
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
H3478
O Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#10
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#11
הַֽחֻקִּ֣ים
H2706
the statutes
an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
#12
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#13
הַמִּשְׁפָּטִ֔ים
H4941
and judgments
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
#14
אֲשֶׁ֧ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#15
אָֽנֹכִ֛י
H595
i
#16
דֹּבֵ֥ר
H1696
which I speak
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#17
בְּאָזְנֵיכֶ֖ם
H241
in your ears
broadness. i.e., (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
#18
הַיּ֑וֹם
H3117
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
#19
וּלְמַדְתֶּ֣ם
H3925
that ye may learn
properly, to goad, i.e., (by implication) to teach (the rod being an middle eastern incentive)
#20
אֹתָ֔ם
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#21
וּשְׁמַרְתֶּ֖ם
H8104
them and keep
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
#22
לַֽעֲשֹׂתָֽם׃
H6213
and do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Deuteronomy. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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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