Exodus 14:2

Authorized King James Version

Speak unto the children of Israel, that they turn and encamp before Pi-hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, over against Baal-zephon: before it shall ye encamp by the sea.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
דַּבֵּר֮
H1696
Speak
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#2
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#3
בְּנֵ֣י
H1121
unto 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
#4
יִשְׂרָאֵל֒
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#5
וְיָשֻׁ֗בוּ
H7725
that they turn
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#6
תַֽחֲנ֖וּ
H2583
and encamp
properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch a tent; generally to encamp (for abode or s
#7
לִפְנֵי֙
H6440
before
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#8
פִּ֣י
H0
#9
הַֽחִירֹ֔ת
H6367
Pihahiroth
pi-ha-chiroth, a place in egypt
#10
בֵּ֥ין
H996
between (repeated before each noun, often with other particles); also as a conjunction, either...or
#11
מִגְדֹּ֖ל
H4024
between Migdol
migdol, a place in egypt
#12
וּבֵ֣ין
H996
between (repeated before each noun, often with other particles); also as a conjunction, either...or
#13
הַיָּֽם׃
H3220
and the sea
a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the mediterranean sea; sometimes a large river, or an artif
#14
לִפְנֵי֙
H6440
before
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#15
בַּ֣עַל
H0
#16
צְפֹ֔ן
H1189
Baalzephon
baal-tsephon, a place in eqypt
#17
נִכְח֥וֹ
H5226
before
properly, the fore part; used adverbially, opposite
#18
תַֽחֲנ֖וּ
H2583
and encamp
properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch a tent; generally to encamp (for abode or s
#19
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#20
הַיָּֽם׃
H3220
and the sea
a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the mediterranean sea; sometimes a large river, or an artif

Analysis

Within the broader context of Exodus, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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 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 revelation in this particular way.

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