Numbers 16:28

Authorized King James Version

And Moses said, Hereby ye shall know that the LORD hath sent me to do all these works; for I have not done them of mine own mind.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֹּאמֶר֮
H559
said
to say (used with great latitude)
#2
מֹשֶׁה֒
H4872
And Moses
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver
#3
בְּזֹאת֙
H2063
this (often used adverb)
#4
תֵּֽדְע֔וּן
H3045
Hereby ye shall know
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
#5
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#6
יְהוָ֣ה
H3068
that the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#7
שְׁלָחַ֔נִי
H7971
hath sent
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
#8
לַֽעֲשׂ֕וֹת
H6213
me to do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#9
אֵ֥ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#10
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#11
הַֽמַּעֲשִׂ֖ים
H4639
all these works
an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
#12
הָאֵ֑לֶּה
H428
these or those
#13
כִּי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#14
לֹ֖א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#15
מִלִּבִּֽי׃
H3820
for I have not done them of mine own mind
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything

Analysis

Within the broader context of Numbers, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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 Numbers.

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 divine sovereignty in this particular way.

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