Numbers 30:9

Authorized King James Version

But every vow of a widow, and of her that is divorced, wherewith they have bound their souls, shall stand against her.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְנֵ֥דֶר
But every vow
a promise (to god); also (concretely) a thing promised
#2
אַלְמָנָ֖ה
of a widow
a widow; also a desolate place
#3
וּגְרוּשָׁ֑ה
and of her that is divorced
to drive out from a possession; especially to expatriate or divorce
#4
כֹּ֛ל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#5
אֲשֶׁר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#6
אָֽסְרָ֥ה
wherewith they have bound
to yoke or hitch; by analogy, to fasten in any sense, to join battle
#7
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#8
נַפְשָׁ֖הּ
their souls
properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment
#9
יָק֥וּם
shall stand
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
#10
עָלֶֽיהָ׃
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Numbers. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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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