Exodus 16:10

Authorized King James Version

And it came to pass, as Aaron spake unto the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and, behold, the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיְהִ֗י

H1961

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

כְּדַבֵּ֤ר

H1696

spake

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

אַֽהֲרֹן֙

H175

And it came to pass as Aaron

aharon, the brother of moses

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

כָּל

H3605

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

עֲדַ֣ת

H5712

unto the whole congregation

a stated assemblage (specifically, a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd)

בְּנֵֽי

H1121

of 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

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל

H3478

of Israel

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

וַיִּפְנ֖וּ

H6437

that they looked

to turn; by implication, to face, i.e., appear, look, etc

#10

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#11

הַמִּדְבָּ֑ר

H4057

toward the wilderness

a pasture (i.e., open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert

#12

וְהִנֵּה֙

H2009

lo!

#13

כְּב֣וֹד

H3519

and behold the glory

properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness

#14

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

#15

נִרְאָ֖ה

H7200

appeared

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

#16

בֶּֽעָנָֽן׃

H6051

in the cloud

a cloud (as covering the sky), i.e., the nimbus or thunder-cloud

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Exodus. The concept of glory 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

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 glory. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How might the original audience's understanding of glory differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
In what ways does understanding glory in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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