Exodus 16:20

Authorized King James Version

Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto Moses; but some of them left of it until the morning, and it bred worms, and stank: and Moses was wroth with them.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְלֹֽא

H3808

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

שָׁמְע֣וּ

H8085

Notwithstanding they hearkened

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

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

מֹשֶֽׁה׃

H4872

and Moses

mosheh, the israelite lawgiver

וַיּוֹתִ֨רוּ

H3498

of them left

to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve

אֲנָשִׁ֤ים

H582

but some

properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified h0120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)

מִמֶּ֙נּוּ֙

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

עַד

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

בֹּ֔קֶר

H1242

of it until the morning

properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning

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וַיָּ֥רֻם

H7311

and it bred

to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)

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תּֽוֹלָעִ֖ים

H8438

worms

a maggot (as voracious); specifically (often with ellipsis of h8144) the crimson-grub, but used only (in this connection) of the color from it, and cl

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וַיִּבְאַ֑שׁ

H887

and stank

to smell bad; figuratively, to be offensive morally

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וַיִּקְצֹ֥ף

H7107

was wroth

to crack off, i.e., (figuratively) burst out in rage

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עֲלֵהֶ֖ם

H5921

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

#15

מֹשֶֽׁה׃

H4872

and Moses

mosheh, the israelite lawgiver

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Exodus. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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 does this verse's literary context within Exodus chapter 16 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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