Exodus 12:31

Authorized King James Version

And he called for Moses and Aaron by night, and said, Rise up, and get you forth from among my people, both ye and the children of Israel; and go, serve the LORD, as ye have said.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּקְרָא֩

H7121

And he called

to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

לְמֹשֶׁ֨ה

H4872

for Moses

mosheh, the israelite lawgiver

וּֽלְאַהֲרֹ֜ן

H175

and Aaron

aharon, the brother of moses

לַ֗יְלָה

H3915

by night

properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e., night; figuratively, adversity

וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙

H559

and said

to say (used with great latitude)

ק֤וּמוּ

H6965

Rise up

to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)

צְּאוּ֙

H3318

and get you forth

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

מִתּ֣וֹךְ

H8432

from among

a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center

עַמִּ֔י

H5971

my people

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

#10

גַּם

H1571

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

#11

אַתֶּ֖ם

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

#12

גַּם

H1571

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

#13

בְּנֵ֣י

H1121

both ye and the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#14

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל

H3478

of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

#15

וּלְכ֛וּ

H1980

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

#16

עִבְד֥וּ

H5647

serve

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

#17

אֶת

H853

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

#18

יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

the LORD

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

#19

כְּדַבֶּרְכֶֽם׃

H1696

as ye have said

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

Analysis

Within the broader context of Exodus, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
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 Exodus chapter 12 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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