Exodus 9:6

Authorized King James Version

And the LORD did that thing on the morrow, and all the cattle of Egypt died: but of the cattle of the children of Israel died not one.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיַּ֨עַשׂ

H6213

did

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

יְהוָ֜ה

H3068

And the LORD

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

אֶת

H853

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

הַדָּבָ֤ר

H1697

that thing

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

הַזֶּה֙

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

מִֽמָּחֳרָ֔ת

H4283

on the morrow

the morrow or (adverbially) tomorrow

מֵ֥ת

H4191

died

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

כֹּ֖ל

H3605

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

וּמִמִּקְנֵ֥ה

H4735

and all the cattle

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

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מִצְרָ֑יִם

H4714

of Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

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וּמִמִּקְנֵ֥ה

H4735

and all the cattle

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

#12

בְנֵֽי

H1121

of 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

#13

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל

H3478

of Israel

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

#14

לֹא

H3808

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

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מֵ֥ת

H4191

died

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

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אֶחָֽד׃

H259

not one

properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first

Analysis

Within the broader context of Exodus, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Exodus.

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.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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?

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