Joshua 11:21

Authorized King James Version

And at that time came Joshua, and cut off the Anakims from the mountains, from Hebron, from Debir, from Anab, and from all the mountains of Judah, and from all the mountains of Israel: Joshua destroyed them utterly with their cities.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיָּבֹ֨א

H935

came

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

יְהוֹשֻֽׁעַ׃

H3091

Joshua

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

בָּעֵ֣ת

H6256

And at that time

time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc

הַהִ֗יא

H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

וַיַּכְרֵ֤ת

H3772

and cut off

to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e., make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutt

אֶת

H853

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

הָֽעֲנָקִים֙

H6062

the Anakims

an anakite or descendant of anak

מִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

הַ֣ר

H2022

and from all the mountains

a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)

#10

מִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

#11

חֶבְרוֹן֙

H2275

from Hebron

chebron, the name of two israelites

#12

מִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

#13

דְּבִ֣ר

H1688

from Debir

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

#14

מִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

#15

עֲנָ֔ב

H6024

from Anab

anab, a place in palestine

#16

וּמִכֹּל֙

H3605

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

#17

הַ֣ר

H2022

and from all the mountains

a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)

#18

יְהוּדָ֔ה

H3063

of Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

#19

וּמִכֹּ֖ל

H3605

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

#20

הַ֣ר

H2022

and from all the mountains

a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)

#21

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל

H3478

of Israel

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

#22

עִם

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

#23

עָֽרֵיהֶ֖ם

H5892

with their cities

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

#24

הֶֽחֱרִימָ֥ם

H2763

destroyed them utterly

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

#25

יְהוֹשֻֽׁעַ׃

H3091

Joshua

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

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 might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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?

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