Joshua 10:42

Authorized King James Version

And all these kings and their land did Joshua take at one time, because the LORD God of Israel fought for Israel.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאֵ֨ת

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)

הַמְּלָכִ֤ים

H4428

And all these kings

a king

הָאֵ֙לֶּה֙

H428

these or those

וְאֶת

H853

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

אַרְצָ֔ם

H776

and their land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

לָכַ֥ד

H3920

take

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

יְהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ

H3091

did Joshua

jehoshua (i.e., joshua), the jewish leader

פַּ֣עַם

H6471

time

a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow)

#10

אֶחָ֑ת

H259

at one

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

#11

כִּ֗י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#12

יְהוָה֙

H3068

because the LORD

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

#13

אֱלֹהֵ֣י

H430

God

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

#14

לְיִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

H3478

for Israel

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

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נִלְחָ֖ם

H3898

fought

to feed on; figuratively, to consume

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לְיִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

H3478

for Israel

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

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Joshua. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation 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 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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 verse's literary context within Joshua chapter 10 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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