Exodus 11:6

Authorized King James Version

And there shall be a great cry throughout all the land of Egypt, such as there was none like it, nor shall be like it any more.

Word-by-Word Analysis

נִֽהְיָ֔תָה

H1961

And there shall be

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

צְעָקָ֥ה

H6818

cry

a shriek

גְדֹלָ֖ה

H1419

a great

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

בְּכָל

H3605

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

אֶ֣רֶץ

H776

throughout all the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

מִצְרָ֑יִם

H4714

of Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

אֲשֶׁ֤ר

H834

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

כָּמֹ֙הוּ֙

H3644

as, thus, so

לֹ֥א

H3808

like it nor

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

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נִֽהְיָ֔תָה

H1961

And there shall be

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#11

וְכָמֹ֖הוּ

H3644

as, thus, so

#12

לֹ֥א

H3808

like it nor

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

#13

תֹסִֽף׃

H3254

shall be like it any more

to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Exodus, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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