Joshua 13:25

Authorized King James Version

And their coast was Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the children of Ammon, unto Aroer that is before Rabbah;

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיְהִ֤י

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

לָהֶם֙

הַגְּב֔וּל

H1366

And their coast

properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e., (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed

יַעְזֵר֙

H3270

was Jazer

jaazer or jazer, a place east of the jordan

וְכָל

H3605

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

עָרֵ֣י

H5892

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)

הַגִּלְעָ֔ד

H1568

of Gilead

gilad, a region east of the jordan; also the name of three israelites

וַֽחֲצִ֕י

H2677

and half

the half or middle

אֶ֖רֶץ

H776

the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

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בְּנֵ֣י

H1121

of the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#11

עַמּ֑וֹן

H5983

of Ammon

ammon, a son of lot; also his posterity and their country

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עַד

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

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עֲרוֹעֵ֕ר

H6177

unto Aroer

aror, the name of three places in or near palestine

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אֲשֶׁ֖ר

H834

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

#15

עַל

H5921

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

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פְּנֵ֥י

H6440

that is before

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

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רַבָּֽה׃

H7237

Rabbah

rabbah, the name of two places in palestine, east and west

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Joshua. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, 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 revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Joshua chapter 13 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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