Numbers 4:32

Authorized King James Version

And the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords, with all their instruments, and with all their service: and by name ye shall reckon the instruments of the charge of their burden.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְעַמּוּדֵי֩
And the pillars
a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e., platform
#2
הֶֽחָצֵ֨ר
of the court
a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
#3
סָבִ֜יב
round about
(as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
#4
וְאַדְנֵיהֶ֗ם
and their sockets
a basis (of a building, a column, etc.)
#5
וִיתֵֽדֹתָם֙
and their pins
a peg
#6
וּמֵ֣יתְרֵיהֶ֔ם
and their cords
a cord (of a tent); or the string (of a bow)
#7
לְכָל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#8
כְּלֵ֖י
the instruments
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
#9
וּלְכֹ֖ל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#10
עֲבֹֽדָתָ֑ם
and with all their service
work of any kind
#11
וּבְשֵׁמֹ֣ת
and by name
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
#12
תִּפְקְד֔וּ
ye shall reckon
to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc
#13
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#14
כְּלֵ֖י
the instruments
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
#15
מִשְׁמֶ֥רֶת
of the charge
watch, i.e., the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e., (
#16
מַשָּׂאָֽם׃
of their burden
a burden; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire

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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