Joshua 10:39

Authorized King James Version

And he took it, and the king thereof, and all the cities thereof; and they smote them with the edge of the sword, and utterly destroyed all the souls that were therein; he left none remaining: as he had done to Hebron, so he did to Debir, and to the king thereof; as he had done also to Libnah, and to her king.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַֽיִּלְכְּדָ֞הּ

H3920

And he took

to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere

וְאֶת

H853

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

וּלְמַלְכָּֽהּ׃

H4428

and to her king

a king

וְאֶת

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)

עָרֶ֙יהָ֙

H5892

thereof and all the cities

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

וַיַּכּ֣וּם

H5221

thereof and they smote

to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)

לְפִי

H6310

them with the edge

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

חֶ֔רֶב

H2719

of the sword

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

#10

וַֽיַּחֲרִ֙ימוּ֙

H2763

and utterly destroyed

to seclude; specifically (by a ban) to devote to religious uses (especially destruction); physical and reflexive, to be blunt as to the nose

#11

אֶת

H853

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

#12

כָּל

H3605

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

#13

נֶ֣פֶשׁ

H5315

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

#14

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

#15

בָּ֔הּ

#16

לֹ֥א

H3808

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

#17

הִשְׁאִ֖יר

H7604

that were therein he left

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

#18

שָׂרִ֑יד

H8300

none remaining

a survivor

#19

כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֨ר

H834

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

#20

עָשָׂ֛ה

H6213

as he had done

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

#21

לְחֶבְר֗וֹן

H2275

to Hebron

chebron, the name of two israelites

#22

כֵּן

H3651

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner

#23

עָשָׂ֛ה

H6213

as he had done

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

#24

לִדְבִ֙רָה֙

H1688

to Debir

debir, the name of an amoritish king and of two places in palestine

#25

וּלְמַלְכָּֽהּ׃

H4428

and to her king

a king

#26

וְכַֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

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

#27

עָשָׂ֛ה

H6213

as he had done

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

#28

לְלִבְנָ֖ה

H3841

also to Libnah

libnah, a place in the desert and one in palestine

#29

וּלְמַלְכָּֽהּ׃

H4428

and to her king

a king

Analysis

Within the broader context of Joshua, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 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 Joshua 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

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?
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?
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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