Joshua 5:12

Authorized King James Version

And the manna ceased on the morrow after they had eaten of the old corn of the land; neither had the children of Israel manna any more; but they did eat of the fruit of the land of Canaan that year.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּשְׁבֹּ֨ת

H7673

ceased

to repose, i.e., desist from exertion; used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific)

מָ֑ן

H4478

And the manna

literally a whatness (so to speak), i.e., manna (so called from the question about it)

מִֽמָּחֳרָ֗ת

H4283

on the morrow

the morrow or (adverbially) tomorrow

וַיֹּֽאכְל֗וּ

H398

after they had eaten

to eat (literally or figuratively)

מֵֽעֲב֣וּר

H5669

of the old corn

passed, i.e., kept over; used only of stored grain

אֶ֣רֶץ

H776

of the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

וְלֹא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

הָ֥יָה

H1961

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

ע֛וֹד

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

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לִבְנֵ֥י

H1121

neither had 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

#11

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל

H3478

of Israel

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

#12

מָ֑ן

H4478

And the manna

literally a whatness (so to speak), i.e., manna (so called from the question about it)

#13

וַיֹּֽאכְל֗וּ

H398

after they had eaten

to eat (literally or figuratively)

#14

מִתְּבוּאַת֙

H8393

of the fruit

income, i.e., produce (literally or figuratively)

#15

אֶ֣רֶץ

H776

of the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#16

כְּנַ֔עַן

H3667

of Canaan

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

#17

בַּשָּׁנָ֖ה

H8141

that year

a year (as a revolution of time)

#18

הַהִֽיא׃

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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Joshua, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Joshua.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Joshua chapter 5 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?

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