1 Chronicles 13:10

Authorized King James Version

And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because he put his hand to the ark: and there he died before God.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּֽחַר
H2734
was kindled
to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
#2
אַ֤ף
H639
And the anger
properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
#3
יְהוָה֙
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#4
בְּעֻזָּ֔א
H5798
against Uzza
uzza or uzzah, the name of five israelites
#5
וַיַּכֵּ֕הוּ
H5221
and he smote
to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
#6
עַ֛ל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#7
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#8
שָׁלַ֥ח
H7971
him because he put
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
#9
יָד֖וֹ
H3027
his hand
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#10
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#11
הָֽאָר֑וֹן
H727
to the ark
a box
#12
וַיָּ֥מָת
H4191
and there he died
to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
#13
שָׁ֖ם
H8033
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
#14
לִפְנֵ֥י
H6440
before
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#15
אֱלֹהִֽים׃
H430
God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection