Exodus 10:2

Authorized King James Version

And that thou mayest tell in the ears of thy son, and of thy son's son, what things I have wrought in Egypt, and my signs which I have done among them; that ye may know how that I am the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּלְמַ֡עַן
H4616
properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
#2
תְּסַפֵּר֩
H5608
And that thou mayest tell
properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e., (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e., celebra
#3
בְּאָזְנֵ֨י
H241
in the ears
broadness. i.e., (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
#4
בִּנְךָ֗
H1121
and of thy son's
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#5
בִּנְךָ֗
H1121
and of thy son's
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#6
בִּנְךָ֗
H1121
and of thy son's
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#7
אֵ֣ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#9
הִתְעַלַּ֙לְתִּי֙
H5953
what things I have wrought
to effect thoroughly; by implication (in a bad sense) to overdo, i.e., maltreat, be saucy to, pain, impose (also literal)
#10
בְּמִצְרַ֔יִם
H4714
in Egypt
mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt
#11
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#12
אֹֽתֹתַ֖י
H226
and my signs
a signal (literally or figuratively), as a flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence, etc
#13
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#14
שַׂ֣מְתִּי
H7760
which I have done
to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
#15
בָ֑ם
H0
#16
וִֽידַעְתֶּ֖ם
H3045
among them that ye may know
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
#17
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#18
אֲנִ֥י
H589
i
#19
יְהוָֽה׃
H3068
how that I am the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Analysis

Within the broader context of Exodus, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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 Exodus.

Historical Context

The historical context of the period of Egyptian bondage and wilderness wandering (c. 1440-1400 BCE) 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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