Joshua 24:17

Authorized King James Version

For the LORD our God, he it is that brought us up and our fathers out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage, and which did those great signs in our sight, and preserved us in all the way wherein we went, and among all the people through whom we passed:

Word-by-Word Analysis

כִּ֚י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

יְהוָ֣ה

H3068

For the LORD

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

אֱלֹהֵ֔ינוּ

H430

our God

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

הוּא֩

H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

הַמַּֽעֲלֶ֨ה

H5927

he it is that brought us up

to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

אֹתָ֧נוּ

H853

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

וְאֶת

H853

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

אֲבוֹתֵ֛ינוּ

and our fathers

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

מֵאֶ֥רֶץ

H776

out of the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#10

מִצְרַ֖יִם

H4714

of Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

#11

מִבֵּ֣ית

H1004

from the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#12

עֲבָדִ֑ים

H5650

of bondage

a servant

#13

וַֽאֲשֶׁ֧ר

H834

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

#14

עָשָׂ֣ה

H6213

and which did

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#15

לְעֵינֵ֗ינוּ

H5869

in our sight

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

#16

אֶת

H853

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

#17

הָֽאֹת֤וֹת

H226

signs

a signal (literally or figuratively), as a flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence, etc

#18

הַגְּדֹלוֹת֙

H1419

those great

great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent

#19

הָאֵ֔לֶּה

H428

these or those

#20

וַֽיִּשְׁמְרֵ֗נוּ

H8104

and preserved

properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc

#21

בְּכָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#22

הַדֶּ֙רֶךְ֙

H1870

us in all the way

a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb

#23

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

#24

הָלַ֣כְנוּ

H1980

wherein we went

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#25

בָ֔הּ

#26

וּבְכֹל֙

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#27

הָֽעַמִּ֔ים

H5971

and among all the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

#28

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

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

#29

עָבַ֖רְנוּ

H5674

whom we passed

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

#30

בְּקִרְבָּֽם׃

H7130

through

properly, the nearest part, i.e., the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)

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 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 sovereignty. 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?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
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?

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