Joshua 11:16

Authorized King James Version

So Joshua took all that land, the hills, and all the south country, and all the land of Goshen, and the valley, and the plain, and the mountain of Israel, and the valley of the same;

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּקַּ֨ח

H3947

took

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

יְהוֹשֻׁ֜עַ

H3091

So Joshua

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

אֶת

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)

אֶ֣רֶץ

H776

all that land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

הַזֹּ֗את

H2063

this (often used adverb)

הַ֥ר

H2022

and the mountain

a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)

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)

#10

הַנֶּ֙גֶב֙

H5045

and all the south country

the south (from its drought); specifically, the negeb or southern district of judah, occasionally, egypt (as south to palestine)

#11

וְאֵת֙

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

אֶ֣רֶץ

H776

all that land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#14

הַגֹּ֔שֶׁן

H1657

of Goshen

goshen, the residence of the israelites in egypt; also a place in palestine

#15

וְאֶת

H853

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

#16

וּשְׁפֵֽלָתֹֽה׃

H8219

and the valley

lowland, i.e., (with the article) the maritime slope of palestine

#17

וְאֶת

H853

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

#18

הָֽעֲרָבָ֑ה

H6160

and the plain

a desert; especially (with the article prefix) the (generally) sterile valley of the jordan and its continuation to the red sea

#19

וְאֶת

H853

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

#20

הַ֥ר

H2022

and the mountain

a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)

#21

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל

H3478

of Israel

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

#22

וּשְׁפֵֽלָתֹֽה׃

H8219

and the valley

lowland, i.e., (with the article) the maritime slope of palestine

Analysis

Within the broader context of Joshua, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Joshua chapter 11 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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 the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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