Numbers 1:4

Authorized King James Version

And with you there shall be a man of every tribe; every one head of the house of his fathers.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְאִתְּכֶ֣ם
H854
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#2
יִֽהְי֔וּ
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#3
אִ֛ישׁ
H376
And with you there shall be a man
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#4
אִ֛ישׁ
H376
And with you there shall be a man
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#5
לַמַּטֶּ֑ה
H4294
tribe
a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance),
#6
אִ֛ישׁ
H376
And with you there shall be a man
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#7
רֹ֥אשׁ
H7218
head
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
#8
לְבֵית
H1004
of the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#9
אֲבֹתָ֖יו
H1
of his fathers
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
#10
הֽוּא׃
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 Numbers, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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 establishing foundational concepts crucial to Numbers's theological argument.

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.

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