Exodus 10:26

Authorized King James Version

Our cattle also shall go with us; there shall not an hoof be left behind; for thereof must we take to serve the LORD our God; and we know not with what we must serve the LORD, until we come thither.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְגַם

H1571

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

מִקְנֵ֜נוּ

H4735

Our cattle

something bought, i.e., property, but only live stock; abstractly, acquisition

יֵלֵ֣ךְ

H1980

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

עִמָּ֗נוּ

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

לֹ֤א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

תִשָּׁאֵר֙

H7604

be left behind

properly, to swell up, i.e., be (causatively, make) redundant

פַּרְסָ֔ה

H6541

with us there shall not an hoof

a claw or split hoof

כִּ֚י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

מִמֶּ֣נּוּ

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

#10

נִקַּ֔ח

H3947

for thereof must we take

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

#11

נַּעֲבֹד֙

H5647

not with what we must serve

to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc

#12

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#13

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

the LORD

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

#14

אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ

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

#15

וַֽאֲנַ֣חְנוּ

H587

#16

לֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#17

נֵדַ֗ע

H3045

and we know

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

#18

מַֽה

H4100

properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and

#19

נַּעֲבֹד֙

H5647

not with what we must serve

to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc

#20

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#21

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

the LORD

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

#22

עַד

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

#23

בֹּאֵ֖נוּ

H935

until we come

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#24

שָֽׁמָּה׃

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

Analysis

Within the broader context of Exodus, 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 Exodus.

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 Exodus 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

How does this verse's literary context within Exodus chapter 10 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?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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