Joshua 11:13

Authorized King James Version

But as for the cities that stood still in their strength, Israel burned none of them, save Hazor only; that did Joshua burn.

Word-by-Word Analysis

רַ֣ק

H7535

properly, leanness, i.e., (figuratively) limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although

כָּל

H3605

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

הֶֽעָרִ֗ים

H5892

But as for the cities

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

הָעֹֽמְדוֹת֙

H5975

that stood

to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

תִּלָּ֔ם

H8510

still in their strength

a mound

לֹ֥א

H3808

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

שָׂרַ֥ף

H8313

burn

to be (causatively, set) on fire

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל

H3478

Israel

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

#10

זֽוּלָתִ֛י

H2108

none of them save

probably scattering, i.e., removal; used adverbially, except

#11

אֶת

H853

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

#12

חָצ֥וֹר

H2674

Hazor

chatsor, the name (thus simply) of two places in palestine and of one in arabia

#13

לְבַדָּ֖הּ

H905

properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of a tree, bar for carrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with preposit

#14

שָׂרַ֥ף

H8313

burn

to be (causatively, set) on fire

#15

יְהוֹשֻֽׁעַ׃

H3091

only that did Joshua

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

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

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?
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?
How does this verse's literary context within Joshua chapter 11 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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