Joshua 19:27

Authorized King James Version

And turneth toward the sunrising to Beth-dagon, and reacheth to Zebulun, and to the valley of Jiphthah-el toward the north side of Beth-emek, and Neiel, and goeth out to Cabul on the left hand,

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְשָׁ֨ב

H7725

And turneth

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

מִזְרַ֣ח

H4217

toward the sunrising

sunrise, i.e., the east

הַשֶּׁמֶשׁ֮

H8121

the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e., (architectural) a notched battlement

בֵּ֣ית

דָּגֹן֒

H1016

to Bethdagon

beth-dagon, the name of two places in palestine

וּפָגַ֣ע

H6293

and reacheth

to impinge, by accident or violence, or (figuratively) by importunity

בִּ֠זְבֻלוּן

H2074

to Zebulun

zebulon, a son of jacob; also his territory and tribe

וּבְגֵ֨י

H1516

and to the valley

a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)

יִפְתַּח

#10

אֵ֥ל

H3317

of Jiphthahel

jiphtach-el, a place in palestine

#11

צָפ֛וֹנָה

H6828

toward the north side

properly, hidden, i.e., dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)

#12

בֵּ֥ית

#13

הָעֵ֖מֶק

H1025

of Bethemek

beth-ha-emek, a place in palestine

#14

וּנְעִיאֵ֑ל

H5272

and Neiel

neiel, a place in palestine

#15

וְיָצָ֥א

H3318

and goeth out

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

#16

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#17

כָּב֖וּל

H3521

to Cabul

cabul, the name of two places in palestine

#18

מִשְּׂמֹֽאל׃

H8040

on the left hand

properly, dark (as enveloped), i.e., the north; hence (by orientation), the left hand

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

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?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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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