1 Chronicles 1:33

And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these are the sons of Keturah.

Word-by-Word Analysis

בְּנֵ֥י

H1121

All these are the sons

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

מִדְיָ֗ן

H4080

of Midian

midjan, a son of abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants

עֵיפָ֤ה

H5891

Ephah

ephah, the name of a son of midian, and of the region settled by him; also of an israelite and of an israelitess

וָעֵ֙פֶר֙

H6081

and Epher

epher, the name of an arabian and of two israelites

וַֽחֲנ֔וֹךְ

H2585

and Henoch

chanok, an antediluvian patriach

וַֽאֲבִידָ֖ע

H28

and Abida

abida, a son of abraham by keturah

וְאֶלְדָּעָ֑ה

H420

and Eldaah

eldaah, a son of midian

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

אֵ֖לֶּה

H428

these or those

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בְּנֵ֥י

H1121

All these are the sons

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#11

קְטוּרָֽה׃

H6989

of Keturah

keturah, a wife of abraham

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by establishing foundational concepts crucial to 1 Chronicles's theological argument.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 1 Chronicles Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?