Exodus 7:6

Authorized King James Version

And Moses and Aaron did as the LORD commanded them, so did they.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
עָשֽׂוּ׃
did
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#2
מֹשֶׁ֖ה
And Moses
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver
#3
וְאַֽהֲרֹ֑ן
and Aaron
aharon, the brother of moses
#4
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֨ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#5
צִוָּ֧ה
commanded
(intensively) to constitute, enjoin
#6
יְהוָ֛ה
as the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#7
אֹתָ֖ם
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
כֵּ֥ן
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
#9
עָשֽׂוּ׃
did
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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.

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