Exodus 16:9

Authorized King James Version

And Moses spake unto Aaron, Say unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, Come near before the LORD: for he hath heard your murmurings.

Word-by-Word Analysis

אֱמֹ֗ר

H559

Say

to say (used with great latitude)

מֹשֶׁה֙

H4872

And Moses

mosheh, the israelite lawgiver

אֶֽל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

אַהֲרֹ֔ן

H175

unto Aaron

aharon, the brother of moses

אֱמֹ֗ר

H559

Say

to say (used with great latitude)

אֶֽל

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)

עֲדַת֙

H5712

unto all the congregation

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

בְּנֵ֣י

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

#10

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל

H3478

of Israel

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

#11

קִרְב֖וּ

H7126

Come near

to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose

#12

לִפְנֵ֣י

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

#13

יְהוָ֑ה

H3068

the LORD

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

#14

כִּ֣י

H3588

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

#15

שָׁמַ֔ע

H8085

for he hath heard

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

#16

אֵ֖ת

H853

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

#17

תְּלֻנֹּֽתֵיכֶֽם׃

H8519

your murmurings

a grumbling

Analysis

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

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 this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How does this verse's literary context within Exodus chapter 16 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?

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