Joshua 24:30

Authorized King James Version

And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath-serah, which is in mount Ephraim, on the north side of the hill of Gaash.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּקְבְּר֤וּ
And they buried
to inter
#2
אֹתוֹ֙
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
בִּגְב֣וּל
him in the border
properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e., (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
#4
נַֽחֲלָת֔וֹ
of his inheritance
properly, something inherited, i.e., (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
#5
בְּתִמְנַת
H0
#6
סֶ֖רַח
in Timnathserah
timnath-cheres, a place in palestine
#7
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#8
לְהַר
of the hill
a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
#9
אֶפְרָ֑יִם
Ephraim
ephrajim, a son of joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
#10
מִצְּפ֖וֹן
on the north side
properly, hidden, i.e., dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
#11
לְהַר
of the hill
a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
#12
גָּֽעַשׁ׃
of Gaash
gaash, a hill in palestine

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.

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