Joshua 10:30

Authorized King James Version

And the LORD delivered it also, and the king thereof, into the hand of Israel; and he smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were therein; he let none remain in it; but did unto the king thereof as he did unto the king of Jericho.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּתֵּן֩

H5414

delivered

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

יְהוָ֨ה

H3068

And the LORD

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

גַּם

H1571

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

אוֹתָ֜הּ

H853

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

בְּיַ֣ד

H3027

thereof into the hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

יִשְׂרָאֵל֮

H3478

of Israel

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

וְאֶת

H853

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

לְמֶ֥לֶךְ

H4428

it also and the king

a king

וַיַּכֶּ֣הָ

H5221

and he smote

to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)

#10

לְפִי

H6310

it with the edge

the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos

#11

חֶ֗רֶב

H2719

of the sword

drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement

#12

וְאֶת

H853

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

#13

כָּל

H3605

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

#14

הַנֶּ֙פֶשׁ֙

H5315

and all the souls

properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment

#15

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

#16

בָּ֔הּ

#17

לֹֽא

H3808

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

#18

הִשְׁאִ֥יר

H7604

that were therein he let

properly, to swell up, i.e., be (causatively, make) redundant

#19

בָּ֖הּ

#20

שָׂרִ֑יד

H8300

none remain

a survivor

#21

עָשָׂ֖ה

H6213

in it but did

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

#22

לְמֶ֥לֶךְ

H4428

it also and the king

a king

#23

כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

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

#24

עָשָׂ֖ה

H6213

in it but did

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

#25

לְמֶ֥לֶךְ

H4428

it also and the king

a king

#26

יְרִיחֽוֹ׃

H3405

of Jericho

jericho or jerecho, a place in palestine

Analysis

Within the broader context of Joshua, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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 Joshua.

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

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?
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 understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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