| 3. Linguistic Exegesis The opening distributive noun ish {אִישׁ | ʾîš} ‘man’ frames the command as universally applicable. The phrase immo ve-aviv {אִמּוֹ וְאָבִיו | ʾim-mô wə-ʾā-vîv} establishes each individual’s filial relationship. The imperfect tirau {תִּירָאוּ | ṭî-rā-ʾû} conveys an enduring obligation of reverence, while the conjunction ve-et {וְאֶת | wə-ʾet} introduces the parallel duty to observe shabbtotai {שַׁבְּתֹתַי | šab-bə-ṯō-tāy}, highlighting recurring sabbatical rests. The final declaration ani Yahweh Eloheikhem {אֲנִי יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵיכֶם | ʾă-nî Yə-hō-wāh ʾĕ-lō-hê-ḵem} asserts divine authority and covenant identity. |