Exodus 7:5

Authorized King James Version

And the Egyptians shall know that I am the LORD, when I stretch forth mine hand upon Egypt, and bring out the children of Israel from among them.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְיָֽדְע֤וּ

H3045

shall know

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

מִצְרָ֑יִם

H4714

And the Egyptians

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

אֲנִ֣י

H589

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

that I am the LORD

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

בִּנְטֹתִ֥י

H5186

when I stretch forth

to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

יָדִ֖י

H3027

mine 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

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

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מִצְרָ֑יִם

H4714

And the Egyptians

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

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וְהֽוֹצֵאתִ֥י

H3318

and bring out

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

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אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

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בְּנֵֽי

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

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יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל

H3478

of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

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מִתּוֹכָֽם׃

H8432

from among

a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Exodus. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How does this verse's literary context within Exodus chapter 7 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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