Exodus 2:10

Authorized King James Version

And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh's daughter, and he became her son. And she called his name Moses: and she said, Because I drew him out of the water.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּגְדַּ֣ל
grew
to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
#2
הַיֶּ֗לֶד
And the child
something born, i.e., a lad or offspring
#3
וַתְּבִאֵ֙הוּ֙
and she brought
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#4
לְבַת
daughter
a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
#5
פַּרְעֹ֔ה
him unto Pharaoh's
paroh, a general title of egyptian kings
#6
וַֽיְהִי
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#7
לָ֖הּ
H0
#8
לְבֵ֑ן
and he became her son
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#9
וַתִּקְרָ֤א
And she called
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
#10
שְׁמוֹ֙
his name
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
#11
מֹשֶׁ֔ה
Moses
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver
#12
וַתֹּ֕אמֶר
and she said
to say (used with great latitude)
#13
כִּ֥י
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#14
מִן
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
#15
הַמַּ֖יִם
him out of the water
water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
#16
מְשִׁיתִֽהוּ׃
Because I drew
to pull out (literally or figuratively)

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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