1 Chronicles 17:18

Authorized King James Version

What can David speak more to thee for the honour of thy servant? for thou knowest thy servant.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
מַה
H4100
properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and
#2
יּוֹסִ֨יף
H3254
What can
to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
#3
ע֥וֹד
H5750
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
#4
דָּוִ֛יד
H1732
David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#5
אֵלֶ֖יךָ
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#6
לְכָב֣וֹד
H3519
to thee for the honour
properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
#7
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
עַבְדְּךָ֥
H5650
of thy servant
a servant
#9
וְאַתָּ֖ה
H859
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
#10
אֶֽת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#11
עַבְדְּךָ֥
H5650
of thy servant
a servant
#12
יָדָֽעְתָּ׃
H3045
for thou knowest
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

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

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 1 Chronicles Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection