| 21. Linguistic Exegesis The verse consists of a coordinated series of four accusative noun phrases, each introduced by the sequence ve'et {וְאֶת־ | wə-ʾeṯ} “and (direct object marker)” plus a definite gentilic: ha'emori {הָאֱמֹרִי | hā-ʾĕmōrî}, hakkenaani {הַכְּנַעֲנִי | hak-kənāʿănî}, hagirgashi {הַגִּרְגָּשִׁי | hag-girgāšî}, and hayevusi {הַיְבוּסִי | hay-əḇûsî}. Syntactically, these continue the object list begun in the preceding verse, all governed by the same underlying verb of grant or promise in the covenant context. The repeated ve'et forms a clear polysyndeton, giving rhythmic, emphatic weight to each people group and underscoring the comprehensive scope of the promised land transfer. Each gentilic with the definite article functions collectively, referring to entire tribes rather than isolated individuals. English rendering preserves the repeated coordinating “and” and the definite article to mirror the Hebrew structure and maintain the sense that all these groups are equally included among the nations whose land is being promised. |