Numbers 32:17

Authorized King James Version

But we ourselves will go ready armed before the children of Israel, until we have brought them unto their place: and our little ones shall dwell in the fenced cities because of the inhabitants of the land.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַֽאֲנַ֜חְנוּ
H587
But we ourselves
we
#2
נֵֽחָלֵ֣ץ
H2502
armed
to pull off; hence (intensively) to strip, (reflexive) to depart; by implication, to deliver, equip (for fight); present, strengthen
#3
חֻשִׁ֗ים
H2363
will go ready
to hurry; figuratively, to be eager with excitement or enjoyment
#4
מִפְּנֵ֖י
H6440
because
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#5
בְּנֵ֣י
H1121
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
#6
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#7
עַ֛ד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#8
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#9
אִם
H518
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#10
הֲבִֽיאֹנֻ֖ם
H935
until we have brought
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#11
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#12
מְקוֹמָ֑ם
H4725
them unto their place
properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
#13
יֹֽשְׁבֵ֥י
H3427
of the inhabitants
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#14
טַפֵּ֙נוּ֙
H2945
and our little ones
a family (mostly used collectively in the singular)
#15
בְּעָרֵ֣י
H5892
cities
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
#16
הַמִּבְצָ֔ר
H4013
in the fenced
a fortification, castle, or fortified city; figuratively, a defender
#17
מִפְּנֵ֖י
H6440
because
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#18
יֹֽשְׁבֵ֥י
H3427
of the inhabitants
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#19
הָאָֽרֶץ׃
H776
of the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Numbers, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 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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