1 Chronicles 17:19

Authorized King James Version

O LORD, for thy servant's sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all this greatness, in making known all these great things.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
יְהוָ֕ה
H3068
O LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#2
בַּֽעֲב֤וּר
H5668
properly, crossed, i.e., (abstractly) transit; used only adverbially, on account of, in order that
#3
עַבְדְּךָ֙
H5650
for thy servant's
a servant
#4
וּֽכְלִבְּךָ֔
H3820
sake and according to thine own heart
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
#5
עָשִׂ֕יתָ
H6213
hast thou done
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#6
אֵ֥ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#8
הַגְּדֻלּֽוֹת׃
H1420
all these great things
greatness; (concretely) mighty acts
#9
הַזֹּ֑את
H2063
this (often used adverb)
#10
לְהֹדִ֖יעַ
H3045
in making known
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
#11
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#12
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#13
הַגְּדֻלּֽוֹת׃
H1420
all these great things
greatness; (concretely) mighty acts

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 sovereignty 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

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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection