Joshua 22:32

Authorized King James Version

And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, and the princes, returned from the children of Reuben, and from the children of Gad, out of the land of Gilead, unto the land of Canaan, to the children of Israel, and brought them word again.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיָּשִׁ֥בוּ

H7725

again

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

פִּֽינְחָ֣ס

H6372

And Phinehas

pinechas, the name of three israelites

בְּנֵ֣י

H1121

and from 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

אֶלְעָזָ֣ר

H499

of Eleazar

elazar, the name of seven israelites

הַכֹּהֵ֣ן׀

H3548

the priest

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

וְהַנְּשִׂיאִ֡ים

H5387

and the princes

properly, an exalted one, i.e., a king or sheik; also a rising mist

מֵאֵ֣ת

H853

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

בְּנֵ֣י

H1121

and from 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

רְאוּבֵן֩

H7205

of Reuben

reuben, a son of jacob

#10

וּמֵאֵ֨ת

H853

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

#11

בְּנֵ֣י

H1121

and from 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

#12

גָ֜ד

H1410

of Gad

gad, a son of jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet

#13

אֶ֥רֶץ

H776

out of the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#14

הַגִּלְעָ֛ד

H1568

of Gilead

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

#15

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#16

אֶ֥רֶץ

H776

out of the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#17

כְּנַ֖עַן

H3667

of Canaan

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

#18

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#19

בְּנֵ֣י

H1121

and from 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

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל

H3478

of Israel

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

#21

וַיָּשִׁ֥בוּ

H7725

again

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

#22

אוֹתָ֖ם

H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

#23

דָּבָֽר׃

H1697

them word

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

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 historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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