1 Chronicles 16:3

Authorized King James Version

And he dealt to every one of Israel, both man and woman, to every one a loaf of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיְחַלֵּק֙
H2505
And he dealt
to be smooth (figuratively)
#2
לְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#3
לְאִישׁ֙
H376
both 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
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#5
לְאִישׁ֙
H376
both 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)
#6
וְעַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#7
אִשָּׁ֑ה
H802
and woman
a woman
#8
לְאִישׁ֙
H376
both 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)
#9
כִּכַּר
H3603
a loaf
a circle, i.e., (by implication) a circumjacent tract or region, especially the ghor or valley of the jordan; also a (round) loaf; also a talent (or l
#10
לֶ֔חֶם
H3899
of bread
food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
#11
וְאֶשְׁפָּ֖ר
H829
and a good piece of flesh
a measured portion
#12
וַֽאֲשִׁישָֽׁה׃
H809
and a flagon
something closely pressed together, i.e., a cake of raisins or other comfits

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.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