Exodus 15:26

Authorized King James Version

And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֹּאמֶר֩

H559

And said

to say (used with great latitude)

אִם

H518

used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not

תִּשְׁמַ֜ע

H8085

If thou wilt diligently

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

תִּשְׁמַ֜ע

H8085

If thou wilt diligently

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

לְק֣וֹל׀

H6963

to the voice

a voice or sound

יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

for I am the LORD

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

אֱלֹהֶ֗יךָ

H430

thy 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

וְהַיָּשָׁ֤ר

H3477

that which is right

straight (literally or figuratively)

בְּעֵינָיו֙

H5869

in his sight

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

#10

תַּֽעֲשֶׂ֔ה

H6213

and wilt do

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#11

וְהַֽאֲזַנְתָּ֙

H238

and wilt give ear

to broaden out the ear (with the hand), i.e., (by implication) to listen

#12

לְמִצְוֹתָ֔יו

H4687

to his commandments

a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the law)

#13

וְשָֽׁמַרְתָּ֖

H8104

and keep

properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc

#14

כָּל

H3605

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

#15

חֻקָּ֑יו

H2706

all his statutes

an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)

#16

כָּֽל

H3605

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

#17

הַמַּחֲלָ֞ה

H4245

none of these diseases

sickness

#18

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

#19

אָשִׂ֣ים

H7760

I will put

to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)

#20

בְמִצְרַ֙יִם֙

H4714

upon the Egyptians

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

#21

לֹֽא

H3808

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

#22

אָשִׂ֣ים

H7760

I will put

to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)

#23

עָלֶ֔יךָ

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#24

כִּ֛י

H3588

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

#25

אֲנִ֥י

H589

#26

יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

for I am the LORD

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

#27

רֹֽפְאֶֽךָ׃

H7495

that healeth

properly, to mend (by stitching), i.e., (figuratively) to cure

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Exodus. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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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