| 13. Linguistic Exegesis The verse opens with the nominal phrase vekhol {וְכָל־ | wə-ḵāl} + haʿam {הָעָם | hā-ʿām} “all the people,” establishing the subject. The Qal imperfect yišməʾû {יִשְׁמְע֣וּ | yiš-mə-ʾû} “they will hear” and the linked wayyirāʾû {וְיִרָאוּ | wə-yirā-ʾû} “they will fear” form a vav-consecutive chain that highlights the immediate effect of public proclamation. The conjunction wǝlōʼ {וְלֹ֥א | wə-lōʼ} “and not” introduces the Hifil imperfect yezîḏûn {יְזִיד֖וּן | yezî-ḏûn} “they will act presumptuously,” marking intentional defiance. The adverb ʿōd {עוֹד | ʿōd} “again” concludes the clause, emphasizing the prohibition against repeating such conduct. This coordinated structure underscores communal accountability and deterrence through fear. |