Numbers 33:28

Authorized King James Version

And they removed from Tarah, and pitched in Mithcah.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּסְע֖וּ
And they removed
properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e., start on a journey
#2
מִתָּ֑רַח
from Tarah
terach, the father of abraham; also a place in the desert
#3
וַֽיַּחֲנ֖וּ
and pitched
properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch a tent; generally to encamp (for abode or s
#4
בְּמִתְקָֽה׃
in Mithcah
mithkah, a place in the desert

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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