Deuteronomy 6:25

Authorized King James Version

And it shall be our righteousness, if we observe to do all these commandments before the LORD our God, as he hath commanded us.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּצְדָקָ֖ה
H6666
And it shall be our righteousness
rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
#2
תִּֽהְיֶה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#3
לָּ֑נוּ
H0
#4
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#5
נִשְׁמֹ֨ר
H8104
if we observe
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
#6
לַֽעֲשׂ֜וֹת
H6213
to do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#7
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#9
הַמִּצְוָ֣ה
H4687
commandments
a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the law)
#10
הַזֹּ֗את
H2063
all these
this (often used adverb)
#11
לִפְנֵ֛י
H6440
before
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#12
יְהוָ֥ה
H3068
the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#13
אֱלֹהֵ֖ינוּ
H430
our 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
#14
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#15
צִוָּֽנוּ׃
H6680
as he hath commanded
(intensively) to constitute, enjoin

Analysis

Within the broader context of Deuteronomy, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of righteousness connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about righteousness, 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 righteousness in this particular way.

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