Hebrews 8:10

Authorized King James Version

For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὅτι
For
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#2
αὕτη
this
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#3
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
διαθήκη
is the covenant
properly, a disposition, i.e., (specially) a contract (especially a devisory will)
#5
ἣν
that
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#6
διαθήσομαι
I will make
to put apart, i.e., (figuratively) dispose (by assignment, compact, or bequest)
#7
τῷ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
οἴκῳ
with the house
a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
#9
Ἰσραὴλ
of Israel
israel (i.e., jisrael), the adopted name of jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)
#10
μετὰ
after
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#11
τὰς
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
ἡμέρας
days
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
#13
ἐκείνας
those
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#14
λέγει
saith
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#15
κύριος·
the Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#16
διδοὺς
I will put
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#17
νόμους
laws
law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of moses (including the volume); also of the gospel), or figurat
#18
μου
my
of me
#19
εἰς
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#20
τὴν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
διάνοιαν
mind
deep thought, properly, the faculty (mind or its disposition), by implication, its exercise
#22
αὐτοὶ
their
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#23
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#24
ἐπὶ
in
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#25
καρδίας
hearts
the heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
#26
αὐτοὶ
their
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#27
ἐπιγράψω
write
to inscribe (physically or mentally)
#28
αὐτοὶ
their
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#29
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#30
ἔσονταί
I will be
will be
#31
αὐτοὶ
their
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#32
εἰς
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#33
θεόν
a God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#34
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#35
αὐτοὶ
their
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#36
ἔσονταί
I will be
will be
#37
μοι
me
to me
#38
εἰς
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#39
λαόν·
a people
a people (in general; thus differing from g1218, which denotes one's own populace)

Analysis

This verse develops the covenant theme central to Hebrews. The concept of covenant reflects the development of covenant 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 biblical period relevant to this book's composition 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 covenant. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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