Joshua 7:26

Authorized King James Version

And they raised over him a great heap of stones unto this day. So the LORD turned from the fierceness of his anger. Wherefore the name of that place was called, The valley of Achor, unto this day.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיָּקִ֨ימוּ

H6965

And they raised

to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)

עָלָ֜יו

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

גַּל

H1530

heap

something rolled, i.e., a heap of stone or dung (plural ruins), by analogy, a spring of water (plural waves)

אֲבָנִ֣ים

H68

of stones

a stone

גָּד֗וֹל

H1419

over him a great

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

עַ֚ד

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

הַיּ֥וֹם

H3117

unto this day

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

הַזֶּ֔ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

וַיָּ֥שָׁב

H7725

turned

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

#10

יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

So the LORD

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

#11

מֵֽחֲר֣וֹן

H2740

from the fierceness

a burning of anger

#12

אַפּ֑וֹ

H639

of his anger

properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire

#13

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#14

כֵּ֠ן

H3651

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner

#15

קָרָ֞א

H7121

was called

to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

#16

שֵׁ֣ם

H8034

Wherefore the name

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

#17

הַמָּק֤וֹם

H4725

of that place

properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)

#18

הַהוּא֙

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

#19

עֵ֣מֶק

H6010

The valley

a vale (i.e., broad depression)

#20

עָכ֔וֹר

H5911

of Achor

akor, the name of a place in palestine

#21

עַ֖ד

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

#22

הַיּ֥וֹם

H3117

unto this day

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

#23

הַזֶּֽה׃

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

Analysis

Within the broader context of Joshua, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Joshua Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty 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 7 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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