Joshua 14:1

Authorized King James Version

And these are the countries which the children of Israel inherited in the land of Canaan, which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel, distributed for inheritance to them.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאֵ֛לֶּה

H428

these or those

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

נִֽחֲל֜וּ

H5157

distributed for inheritance

to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate

לִבְנֵ֥י

H1121

And these are the countries which 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

יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

H3478

of Israel

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

בְּאֶ֣רֶץ

H776

in the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

כְּנָ֑עַן

H3667

of Canaan

kenaan, a son a ham; also the country inhabited by him

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

H834

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

נִֽחֲל֜וּ

H5157

distributed for inheritance

to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate

#10

אוֹתָ֗ם

H853

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

#11

אֶלְעָזָ֤ר

H499

which Eleazar

elazar, the name of seven israelites

#12

הַכֹּהֵן֙

H3548

the priest

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

#13

וִֽיהוֹשֻׁ֣עַ

H3091

and Joshua

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

#14

לִבְנֵ֥י

H1121

And these are the countries which 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

#15

נ֔וּן

H5126

of Nun

nun or non, the father of joshua

#16

וְרָאשֵׁ֛י

H7218

and the heads

the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)

#17

אֲב֥וֹת

of the fathers

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

#18

הַמַּטּ֖וֹת

H4294

of the tribes

a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance),

#19

לִבְנֵ֥י

H1121

And these are the countries which 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

#20

יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

H3478

of 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 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

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
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 passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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