Numbers 27:11

Authorized King James Version

And if his father have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his kinsman that is next to him of his family, and he shall possess it: and it shall be unto the children of Israel a statute of judgment, as the LORD commanded Moses.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאִם

H518

used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not

אֵ֣ין

H369

a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle

אַחִים֮

H251

have no brethren

a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])

לְאָבִיו֒

And if his father

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

וּנְתַתֶּ֣ם

H5414

then ye shall give

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

אֶת

H853

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

נַֽחֲלָת֗וֹ

H5159

his inheritance

properly, something inherited, i.e., (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion

לִשְׁאֵר֞וֹ

H7607

unto his kinsman

flesh (as swelling out), as living or for food; generally food of any kind; figuratively, kindred by blood

הַקָּרֹ֥ב

H7138

that is next

near (in place, kindred or time)

#10

אֵלָ֛יו

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#11

מִמִּשְׁפַּחְתּ֖וֹ

H4940

to him of his family

a family, i.e., circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people

#12

וְיָרַ֣שׁ

H3423

and he shall possess

to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish

#13

אֹתָ֑הּ

H853

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

#14

וְֽהָ֨יְתָ֜ה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#15

לִבְנֵ֤י

H1121

it and it shall be unto 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

#16

יִשְׂרָאֵל֙

H3478

of Israel

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

#17

לְחֻקַּ֣ת

H2708

a statute

#18

מִשְׁפָּ֔ט

H4941

of judgment

properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind

#19

כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֛ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#20

צִוָּ֥ה

H6680

commanded

(intensively) to constitute, enjoin

#21

יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

as the LORD

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

#22

אֶת

H853

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

#23

מֹשֶֽׁה׃

H4872

Moses

mosheh, the israelite lawgiver

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.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Numbers chapter 27 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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Numbers 27:11

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