1 Chronicles 16:1

Authorized King James Version

So they brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it: and they offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings before God.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיָּבִ֙יאוּ֙
H935
So they brought
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#2
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
אֲר֣וֹן
H727
the ark
a box
#4
הָֽאֱלֹהִֽים׃
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
#5
וַיַּצִּ֣יגוּ
H3322
and set
to place permanently
#6
אֹת֔וֹ
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
בְּת֣וֹךְ
H8432
it in the midst
a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center
#8
הָאֹ֔הֶל
H168
of the tent
a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
#9
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#10
נָֽטָה
H5186
had pitched
to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
#11
ל֖וֹ
H0
#12
דָּוִ֑יד
H1732
that David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#13
וַיַּקְרִ֛יבוּ
H7126
for it and they offered
to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
#14
עֹל֥וֹת
H5930
burnt sacrifices
a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
#15
וּשְׁלָמִ֖ים
H8002
and peace offerings
properly, requital, i.e., a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks
#16
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
#17
הָֽאֱלֹהִֽים׃
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

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Chronicles. The concept of peace reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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