The Infinitive Construct and Purpose Clauses in Covenant Renewal (Deuteronomy 27:3)
Introduction to Deuteronomy 27:3: Writing the Torah as a Public Act This verse presents instructions to inscribe the Torah’s words on plastered stones after crossing the Yarden, reinforcing the public and covenantal nature of divine law. The grammatical highlight is the use of infinitive construct phrases combined with purpose clauses, particularly בְּעָבְרֶךָ and לְמַעַן אֲשֶׁר.…