Exodus 3:20

Authorized King James Version

And I will stretch out my hand, and smite Egypt with all my wonders which I will do in the midst thereof: and after that he will let you go.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
יְשַׁלַּ֥ח
H7971
And I will stretch out
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
#2
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
יָדִי֙
H3027
my hand
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#4
וְהִכֵּיתִ֣י
H5221
and smite
to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
#5
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
מִצְרַ֔יִם
H4714
Egypt
mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt
#7
בְּכֹל֙
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#8
נִפְלְאֹתַ֔י
H6381
with all my wonders
properly, perhaps to separate, i.e., distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful
#9
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#10
אֶֽעֱשֶׂ֖ה
H6213
which I will do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#11
בְּקִרְבּ֑וֹ
H7130
in the midst
properly, the nearest part, i.e., the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
#12
וְאַֽחֲרֵי
H310
thereof and after
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
#13
כֵ֖ן
H3651
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
#14
יְשַׁלַּ֥ח
H7971
And I will stretch out
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
#15
אֶתְכֶֽם׃
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

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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