1 Chronicles 1:5

The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.

Word-by-Word Analysis

בְּנֵ֣י

H1121

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

יֶ֔פֶת

H3315

of Japheth

jepheth, a son of noah; also his posterity

גֹּ֣מֶר

H1586

Gomer

gomer, the name of a son of japheth and of his descendants; also of a hebrewess

וּמָג֔וֹג

H4031

and Magog

magog, a son of japheth; also a barbarous northern region

וּמָדַ֖י

H4074

and Madai

madai, a country of central asia

וְיָוָ֣ן

H3120

and Javan

javan, the name of a son of joktan, and of the race (ionians, i.e., greeks) descended from him, with their territory; also of a place in arabia

וְתֻבָ֑ל

H8422

and Tubal

tubal, a postdiluvian patriarch and his posterity

וּמֶ֖שֶׁךְ

H4902

and Meshech

meshek, a son of japheth, and the people descended from him

וְתִירָֽס׃

H8494

and Tiras

tiras, a son of japheth

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How does this verse's literary context within 1 Chronicles chapter 1 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?