Joshua 22:17

Authorized King James Version

Is the iniquity of Peor too little for us, from which we are not cleansed until this day, although there was a plague in the congregation of the LORD,

Word-by-Word Analysis

הַמְעַט

H4592

too little

a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)

לָ֙נוּ֙

אֶת

H853

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

עֲוֹ֣ן

H5771

Is the iniquity

perversity, i.e., (moral) evil

פְּע֔וֹר

H6465

of Peor

peor, a mountain east of jordan in moab; baal peor, (for h1187) a deity worshipped there

אֲשֶׁ֤ר

H834

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

לֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

הִטַּהַ֙רְנוּ֙

H2891

for us from which we are not cleansed

to be pure (physical sound, clear, unadulterated; levitically, uncontaminated; morally, innocent or holy)

מִמֶּ֔נּוּ

H4480

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

#10

עַ֖ד

H5704

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

#11

הַיּ֣וֹם

H3117

until this day

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

#12

הַזֶּ֑ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

#13

וַיְהִ֥י

H1961

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

#14

הַנֶּ֖גֶף

H5063

although there was a plague

a trip (of the foot); figuratively, an infliction (of disease)

#15

בַּֽעֲדַ֥ת

H5712

in the congregation

a stated assemblage (specifically, a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd)

#16

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Joshua. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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?
How does this verse's literary context within Joshua chapter 22 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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