Joshua 8:35

Authorized King James Version

There was not a word of all that Moses commanded, which Joshua read not before all the congregation of Israel, with the women, and the little ones, and the strangers that were conversant among them.

Word-by-Word Analysis

לֹֽא

H3808

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

הָיָ֣ה

H1961

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

דָבָ֔ר

H1697

There was not a word

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

מִכֹּ֖ל

H3605

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

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

צִוָּ֣ה

H6680

commanded

(intensively) to constitute, enjoin

מֹשֶׁ֑ה

H4872

of all that Moses

mosheh, the israelite lawgiver

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

H834

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

לֹֽא

H3808

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

#10

קָרָ֜א

H7121

read

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

#11

יְהוֹשֻׁ֗עַ

H3091

which Joshua

jehoshua (i.e., joshua), the jewish leader

#12

נֶ֣גֶד

H5048

a front, i.e., part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually (adverbial, especially with preposition) over against or before

#13

כָּל

H3605

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

#14

קְהַ֤ל

H6951

not before all the congregation

assemblage (usually concretely)

#15

יִשְׂרָאֵל֙

H3478

of Israel

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

#16

וְהַנָּשִׁ֣ים

H802

with the women

a woman

#17

וְהַטַּ֔ף

H2945

and the little ones

a family (mostly used collectively in the singular)

#18

וְהַגֵּ֖ר

H1616

and the strangers

properly, a guest; by implication, a foreigner

#19

הַֽהֹלֵ֥ךְ

H1980

that were conversant

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

#20

בְּקִרְבָּֽם׃

H7130

among

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

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

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?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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