| 8. Linguistic Exegesis The verse begins with the oath formula ki im-chai-Yahweh, using a conjunction, particle, adjective, and divine name to establish a solemn affirmation centered on the living LORD. Two relative clauses follow, each introduced by ăšer {אֲשֶׁר | ʾă-šer}, highlighting divine action with Hiphil perfect verbs hēʿelāh {הֶעֱלָה | hē-ʿĕ-lâh} “brought up” and hēvîʾ {הֵבִיא | hē-ḇîʾ} “led,” underscoring God’s deliverance from mê-ʾereṣ ṣāpōnāh û-mikkōl hā-ʾărāṣōt. The perfect verb hiddāḥtîm {הִדַּחְתִּים | hiddāḥtîm} in the first person personalizes the exile. The conjunction and verb wə-yāšbû {וְיָשְׁבוּ | wə-yāš-bû} mark a future promise of dwelling, and the prepositional phrase ʿal-ʾădmāṯām encapsulates the restoration theme. This structure foregrounds divine initiative and covenantal faithfulness in regathering Israel. |