1 Chronicles 16:21

Authorized King James Version

He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#2
הִנִּ֤יחַ
H3240
He suffered
to deposit; by implication, to allow to stay
#3
לְאִישׁ֙
H376
no man
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#4
לְעָשְׁקָ֔ם
H6231
to do them wrong
to press upon, i.e., oppress, defraud, violate, overflow
#5
וַיּ֥וֹכַח
H3198
yea he reproved
to be right (i.e., correct); reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict
#6
עֲלֵיהֶ֖ם
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#7
מְלָכִֽים׃
H4428
kings
a king

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Chronicles. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. 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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.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