1 Chronicles 12:30

Authorized King James Version

And of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand and eight hundred, mighty men of valour, famous throughout the house of their fathers.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּמִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

בְּנֵ֣י

H1121

And of the children

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

אֶפְרַ֔יִם

H669

of Ephraim

ephrajim, a son of joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory

עֶשְׂרִ֥ים

H6242

twenty

twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth

אֶ֖לֶף

H505

thousand

hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand

וּשְׁמוֹנֶ֣ה

H8083

and eight

a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth

מֵא֑וֹת

H3967

hundred

a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction

גִּבּ֣וֹרֵי

H1368

mighty

powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant

חַ֔יִל

H2428

of valour

probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength

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אַנְשֵׁ֥י

H582

men

properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified h0120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)

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שֵׁמ֖וֹת

H8034

famous

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

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לְבֵ֥ית

H1004

throughout the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

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אֲבוֹתָֽם׃

of their fathers

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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 building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 1 Chronicles.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within 1 Chronicles chapter 12 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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?