Exodus 29:42

Authorized King James Version

This shall be a continual burnt offering throughout your generations at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD: where I will meet you, to speak there unto thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis

עֹלַ֤ת

H5930

burnt offering

a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)

תָּמִיד֙

H8548

This shall be a continual

properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the re

לְדֹרֹ֣תֵיכֶ֔ם

H1755

throughout your generations

properly, a revolution of time, i.e., an age or generation; also a dwelling

פֶּ֥תַח

H6607

at the door

an opening (literally), i.e., door (gate) or entrance way

אֹֽהֶל

H168

of the tabernacle

a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)

מוֹעֵ֖ד

H4150

of the congregation

properly, an appointment, i.e., a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for

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

יְהוָ֑ה

H3068

the LORD

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

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

H834

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

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אִוָּעֵ֤ד

H3259

where I will meet

to fix upon (by agreement or appointment); by implication, to meet (at a stated time), to summon (to trial), to direct (in a certain quarter or positi

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לָכֶם֙

#12

שָׁ֔מָּה

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

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לְדַבֵּ֥ר

H1696

you to speak

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

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אֵלֶ֖יךָ

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

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שָֽׁם׃

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

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

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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Exodus chapter 29 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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 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?

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