Numbers 32:28

Authorized King James Version

So concerning them Moses commanded Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the chief fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel:

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיְצַ֤ו

H6680

commanded

(intensively) to constitute, enjoin

לָהֶם֙

מֹשֶׁ֔ה

H4872

So concerning them Moses

mosheh, the israelite lawgiver

אֵ֚ת

H853

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

אֶלְעָזָ֣ר

H499

Eleazar

elazar, the name of seven israelites

הַכֹּהֵ֔ן

H3548

the priest

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

וְאֵ֖ת

H853

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

יְהוֹשֻׁ֣עַ

H3091

and Joshua

jehoshua (i.e., joshua), the jewish leader

לִבְנֵ֥י

H1121

of 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

#10

נ֑וּן

H5126

of Nun

nun or non, the father of joshua

#11

וְאֶת

H853

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

#12

רָאשֵׁ֛י

H7218

and the chief

the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)

#13

אֲב֥וֹת

fathers

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

#14

הַמַּטּ֖וֹת

H4294

of the tribes

a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance),

#15

לִבְנֵ֥י

H1121

of 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

יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

H3478

of Israel

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

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

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 understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Numbers chapter 32 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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Numbers 32:28

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