Joshua 24:11

Authorized King James Version

And ye went over Jordan, and came unto Jericho: and the men of Jericho fought against you, the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Girgashites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites; and I delivered them into your hand.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַתַּֽעַבְר֣וּ

H5674

And ye went over

to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in

אֶת

H853

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

הַיַּרְדֵּן֮

H3383

Jordan

jarden, the principal river of palestine

וַתָּבֹ֣אוּ

H935

and came

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

יְ֠רִיחוֹ

H3405

of Jericho

jericho or jerecho, a place in palestine

וַיִּלָּֽחֲמ֣וּ

H3898

fought

to feed on; figuratively, to consume

בָכֶ֣ם

בַּעֲלֵֽי

H1167

and the men

a master; hence, a husband, or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)

#10

יְ֠רִיחוֹ

H3405

of Jericho

jericho or jerecho, a place in palestine

#11

הָֽאֱמֹרִ֨י

H567

against you the Amorites

an emorite, one of the canaanitish tribes

#12

וְהַפְּרִזִּ֜י

H6522

and the Perizzites

a perizzite, one of the canaanitish tribes

#13

וְהַֽכְּנַעֲנִ֗י

H3669

and the Canaanites

a kenaanite or inhabitant of kenaan; by implication, a pedlar (the canaanites standing for their neighbors the ishmaelites, who conducted mercantile c

#14

וְהַֽחִתִּי֙

H2850

and the Hittites

a chittite, or descendant of cheth

#15

וְהַגִּרְגָּשִׁ֔י

H1622

and the Girgashites

a girgashite, one of the native tribes of canaan

#16

הַֽחִוִּ֖י

H2340

the Hivites

a chivvite, one of the indigenous tribes of palestine

#17

וְהַיְבוּסִ֑י

H2983

and the Jebusites

a jebusite or inhabitant of jebus

#18

וָֽאֶתֵּ֥ן

H5414

and I delivered

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

#19

אוֹתָ֖ם

H853

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

#20

בְּיֶדְכֶֽם׃

H3027

them into your hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

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

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 this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How does this verse's literary context within Joshua chapter 24 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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