Deuteronomy 7:19

Authorized King James Version

The great temptations which thine eyes saw, and the signs, and the wonders, and the mighty hand, and the stretched out arm, whereby the LORD thy God brought thee out: so shall the LORD thy God do unto all the people of whom thou art afraid.

Word-by-Word Analysis

הַמַּסֹּ֨ת

H4531

temptations

a testing, of men (judicial) or of god (querulous)

הַגְּדֹלֹ֜ת

H1419

The great

great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent

אֲשֶׁר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

רָא֣וּ

H7200

saw

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

עֵינֶ֗יךָ

H5869

which thine eyes

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

וְהָֽאֹתֹ֤ת

H226

and the signs

a signal (literally or figuratively), as a flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence, etc

וְהַמֹּֽפְתִים֙

H4159

and the wonders

a miracle; by implication, a token or omen

וְהַיָּ֤ד

H3027

hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

הַֽחֲזָקָה֙

H2389

and the mighty

strong (usu. in a bad sense, hard, bold, violent)

#10

וְהַזְּרֹ֣עַ

H2220

arm

the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg; figuratively, force

#11

הַנְּטוּיָ֔ה

H5186

and the stretched out

to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)

#12

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#13

הוֹצִֽאֲךָ֖

H3318

brought thee out

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

#14

יְהוָ֤ה

H3068

so shall the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#15

אֱלֹהֶ֙יךָ֙

H430

thy 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

#16

כֵּֽן

H3651

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner

#17

יַעֲשֶׂ֞ה

H6213

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#18

יְהוָ֤ה

H3068

so shall the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#19

אֱלֹהֶ֙יךָ֙

H430

thy 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

#20

לְכָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#21

הָ֣עַמִּ֔ים

H5971

unto all the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

#22

אֲשֶׁר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#23

אַתָּ֥ה

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

#24

יָרֵ֖א

H3373

of whom thou art afraid

fearing; morally, reverent

#25

מִפְּנֵיהֶֽם׃

H6440

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

Within the broader context of Deuteronomy, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Deuteronomy chapter 7 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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Deuteronomy 7:19

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