Numbers 21:34

Authorized King James Version

And the LORD said unto Moses, Fear him not: for I have delivered him into thy hand, and all his people, and his land; and thou shalt do to him as thou didst unto Sihon king of the Amorites, which dwelt at Heshbon.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֹּ֨אמֶר
H559
said
to say (used with great latitude)
#2
יְהוָ֤ה
H3068
And the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#3
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#4
מֹשֶׁה֙
H4872
unto Moses
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver
#5
אַל
H408
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
#6
תִּירָ֣א
H3372
Fear
to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
#7
אֹת֔וֹ
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
כִּ֣י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#9
בְיָֽדְךָ֞
H3027
him into thy hand
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#10
נָתַ֧תִּי
H5414
him not for I have delivered
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#11
אֹת֛וֹ
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#12
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#13
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#14
עַמּ֖וֹ
H5971
and all his people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#15
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#16
אַרְצ֑וֹ
H776
and his land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#17
עָשִׂ֗יתָ
H6213
and thou shalt do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#18
לּ֔וֹ
H0
#19
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#20
עָשִׂ֗יתָ
H6213
and thou shalt do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#21
לְסִיחֹן֙
H5511
unto Sihon
sichon, an amoritish king
#22
מֶ֣לֶךְ
H4428
king
a king
#23
הָֽאֱמֹרִ֔י
H567
of the Amorites
an emorite, one of the canaanitish tribes
#24
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#25
יוֹשֵׁ֖ב
H3427
which dwelt
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#26
בְּחֶשְׁבּֽוֹן׃
H2809
at Heshbon
cheshbon, a place east of the jordan

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Numbers. 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 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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