1 Chronicles 16:4

Authorized King James Version

And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, and to record, and to thank and praise the LORD God of Israel:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּתֵּ֞ן
H5414
And he appointed
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#2
לִפְנֵ֨י
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
#3
אֲר֧וֹן
H727
the ark
a box
#4
לַֽיהוָ֖ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#5
מִן
H4480
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
#6
הַלְוִיִּ֖ם
H3881
certain of the Levites
a levite or descendant of levi
#7
מְשָֽׁרְתִ֑ים
H8334
to minister
to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to
#8
וּלְהַזְכִּיר֙
H2142
and to record
properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
#9
וּלְהוֹד֣וֹת
H3034
and to thank
physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the ha
#10
וּלְהַלֵּ֔ל
H1984
and praise
to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causativ
#11
לַֽיהוָ֖ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#12
אֱלֹהֵ֥י
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
#13
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Chronicles. The concept of divine sovereignty 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 the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection