Exodus 3:10

Authorized King James Version

Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְעַתָּ֣ה
at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive
#2
לְכָ֔ה
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#3
וְאֶֽשְׁלָחֲךָ֖
now therefore and I will send
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
#4
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#5
פַּרְעֹ֑ה
thee unto Pharaoh
paroh, a general title of egyptian kings
#6
וְהוֹצֵ֛א
that thou mayest bring forth
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
#7
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
עַמִּ֥י
my people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#9
בְנֵֽי
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
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#11
מִמִּצְרָֽיִם׃
out of Egypt
mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Exodus. The concept of covenant community 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 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 covenant community. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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