Joshua 24:32

Authorized King James Version

And the bones of Joseph, which the children of Israel brought up out of Egypt, buried they in Shechem, in a parcel of ground which Jacob bought of the sons of Hamor the father of Shechem for an hundred pieces of silver: and it became the inheritance of the children of Joseph.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאֶת

H853

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

עַצְמ֣וֹת

H6106

And the bones

a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e., (as pron.) selfsame

יוֹסֵ֖ף

H3130

of Joseph

joseph, the name of seven israelites

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

הֶֽעֱל֨וּ

H5927

brought up

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

לִבְנֵֽי

H1121

of 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

יִשְׂרָאֵ֥ל׀

H3478

of Israel

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

מִמִּצְרַיִם֮

H4714

out of Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

קָֽבְר֣וּ

H6912

buried

to inter

#10

שְׁכֶ֖ם

H7927

of Shechem

shekem, a place in palestine

#11

בְּחֶלְקַ֣ת

H2513

in a parcel

properly, smoothness; figuratively, flattery

#12

הַשָּׂדֶ֗ה

H7704

of ground

a field (as flat)

#13

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

H834

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

#14

קָנָ֧ה

H7069

bought

to erect, i.e., create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own

#15

יַֽעֲקֹ֛ב

H3290

which Jacob

jaakob, the israelitish patriarch

#16

מֵאֵ֛ת

H853

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

#17

לִבְנֵֽי

H1121

of 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

#18

חֲמ֥וֹר

H2544

of Hamor

chamor, a canaanite

#19

אֲבִֽי

the father

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

#20

שְׁכֶ֖ם

H7927

of Shechem

shekem, a place in palestine

#21

בְּמֵאָ֣ה

H3967

for an hundred

a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction

#22

קְשִׂיטָ֑ה

H7192

pieces of silver

an ingot (as definitely estimated and stamped for a coin)

#23

וַיִּֽהְי֥וּ

H1961

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

#24

לִבְנֵֽי

H1121

of 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

#25

יוֹסֵ֖ף

H3130

of Joseph

joseph, the name of seven israelites

#26

לְנַֽחֲלָֽה׃

H5159

and it became the inheritance

properly, something inherited, i.e., (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion

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 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?
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?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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