Exodus 9:16

Authorized King James Version

And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאוּלָ֗ם

H199

And in very

however or on the contrary

בַּֽעֲב֖וּר

H5668

deed

properly, crossed, i.e., (abstractly) transit; used only adverbially, on account of, in order that

זֹאת֙

H2063

this (often used adverb)

הֶֽעֱמַדְתִּ֔יךָ

H5975

for this cause have I raised thee up

to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)

בַּֽעֲב֖וּר

H5668

deed

properly, crossed, i.e., (abstractly) transit; used only adverbially, on account of, in order that

הַרְאֹֽתְךָ֣

H7200

for to shew

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

אֶת

H853

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

כֹּחִ֑י

H3581

in thee my power

vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce)

וּלְמַ֛עַן

H4616

properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that

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סַפֵּ֥ר

H5608

may be declared

properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e., (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e., celebra

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שְׁמִ֖י

H8034

and that my name

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

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בְּכָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

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הָאָֽרֶץ׃

H776

throughout all the earth

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Exodus. The concept of divine revelation 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 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.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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