Exodus 9:19

Authorized King James Version

Send therefore now, and gather thy cattle, and all that thou hast in the field; for upon every man and beast which shall be found in the field, and shall not be brought home, the hail shall come down upon them, and they shall die.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְעַתָּ֗ה

H6258

at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive

שְׁלַ֤ח

H7971

Send

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

הָעֵז֙

H5756

therefore now and gather

to be strong; causatively, to strengthen, i.e., (figuratively) to save (by flight)

אֶֽת

H853

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

מִקְנְךָ֔

H4735

thy cattle

something bought, i.e., property, but only live stock; abstractly, acquisition

וְאֵ֛ת

H853

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

כָּל

H3605

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

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

לְךָ֖

#10

בַשָּׂדֶ֗ה

H7704

and all that thou hast in the field

a field (as flat)

#11

כָּל

H3605

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

#12

הָֽאָדָ֨ם

H120

for upon every man

ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)

#13

וְהַבְּהֵמָ֜ה

H929

and beast

properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)

#14

אֲשֶֽׁר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#15

יִמָּצֵ֣א

H4672

which shall be found

properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present

#16

בַשָּׂדֶ֗ה

H7704

and all that thou hast in the field

a field (as flat)

#17

וְלֹ֤א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#18

יֵֽאָסֵף֙

H622

and shall not be brought

to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e., remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)

#19

הַבַּ֔יְתָה

H1004

home

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#20

וְיָרַ֧ד

H3381

shall come down

to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); cau

#21

עֲלֵהֶ֛ם

H5921

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

#22

הַבָּרָ֖ד

H1259

the hail

hail

#23

וָמֵֽתוּ׃

H4191

upon them and they shall die

to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

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 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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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?
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?
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?

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