Numbers 14:10

Authorized King James Version

But all the congregation bade stone them with stones. And the glory of the LORD appeared in the tabernacle of the congregation before all the children of Israel.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֹּֽאמְרוּ֙

H559

bade

to say (used with great latitude)

כָּל

H3605

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

הָ֣עֵדָ֔ה

H5712

But all the congregation

a stated assemblage (specifically, a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd)

לִרְגּ֥וֹם

H7275

stone

to cast together (stones), i.e., to lapidate

אֹתָ֖ם

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

בָּֽאֲבָנִ֑ים

H68

them with stones

a stone

וּכְב֣וֹד

H3519

And the glory

properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness

יְהוָ֗ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

נִרְאָה֙

H7200

appeared

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

#10

בְּאֹ֣הֶל

H168

in the tabernacle

a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)

#11

מוֹעֵ֔ד

H4150

of the congregation

properly, an appointment, i.e., a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for

#12

אֶֽל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#13

כָּל

H3605

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

#14

בְּנֵ֖י

H1121

before all 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

#15

יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

H3478

of Israel

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

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Numbers. The concept of glory 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 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 Numbers Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes glory in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

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?
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 does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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Numbers 14:10

Analysis

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