Exodus 7:4

Authorized King James Version

But Pharaoh shall not hearken unto you, that I may lay my hand upon Egypt, and bring forth mine armies, and my people the children of Israel, out of the land of Egypt by great judgments.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְלֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#2
יִשְׁמַ֤ע
H8085
shall not hearken
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#3
אֲלֵכֶם֙
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#4
פַּרְעֹ֔ה
H6547
But Pharaoh
paroh, a general title of egyptian kings
#5
וְנָֽתַתִּ֥י
H5414
unto you that I may lay
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#6
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
יָדִ֖י
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
#8
מִצְרַ֔יִם
H4714
of Egypt
mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt
#9
וְהֽוֹצֵאתִ֨י
H3318
and bring forth
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
#10
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#11
צִבְאֹתַ֜י
H6635
mine armies
a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci
#12
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#13
עַמִּ֤י
H5971
and my people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#14
בְנֵֽי
H1121
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
#15
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#16
מֵאֶ֣רֶץ
H776
out of the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#17
מִצְרַ֔יִם
H4714
of Egypt
mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt
#18
בִּשְׁפָטִ֖ים
H8201
judgments
a sentence, i.e., infliction
#19
גְּדֹלִֽים׃
H1419
by great
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent

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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