Deuteronomy 8:18

Authorized King James Version

But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְזָֽכַרְתָּ֙
H2142
But thou shalt remember
properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
#2
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
יְהוָ֣ה
H3068
the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#4
אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָ
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
#5
כִּ֣י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#6
ה֗וּא
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
#7
הַנֹּתֵ֥ן
H5414
for it is he that giveth
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#8
לְךָ֛
H0
#9
כֹּ֖חַ
H3581
thee power
vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce)
#10
לַֽעֲשׂ֣וֹת
H6213
to get
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#11
חָ֑יִל
H2428
wealth
probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
#12
לְמַ֨עַן
H4616
properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
#13
הָקִ֧ים
H6965
that he may establish
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
#14
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#15
בְּרִית֛וֹ
H1285
his covenant
a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
#16
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#17
נִשְׁבַּ֥ע
H7650
which he sware
to seven oneself, i.e., swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
#18
לַֽאֲבֹתֶ֖יךָ
H1
unto thy fathers
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
#19
כַּיּ֥וֹם
H3117
as it is 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
#20
הַזֶּֽה׃
H2088
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

Analysis

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

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