Nehemiah 10:35

Authorized King James Version

And to bring the firstfruits of our ground, and the firstfruits of all fruit of all trees, year by year, unto the house of the LORD:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּלְהָבִ֞יא
H935
And to bring
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#2
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
וּבִכּוּרֵ֛י
H1061
and the firstfruits
the first-fruits of the crop
#4
אַדְמָתֵ֗נוּ
H127
of our ground
soil (from its general redness)
#5
וּבִכּוּרֵ֛י
H1061
and the firstfruits
the first-fruits of the crop
#6
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#7
פְּרִ֥י
H6529
of all fruit
fruit (literally or figuratively)
#8
כָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#9
עֵ֖ץ
H6086
of all trees
a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
#10
בְשָׁנָ֑ה
H8141
by year
a year (as a revolution of time)
#11
בְשָׁנָ֑ה
H8141
by year
a year (as a revolution of time)
#12
לְבֵ֖ית
H1004
unto the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#13
יְהוָֽה׃
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Nehemiah. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection