1 Chronicles 17:22

Authorized King James Version

For thy people Israel didst thou make thine own people for ever; and thou, LORD, becamest their God.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַ֠תִּתֵּן
H5414
didst thou make
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#2
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
לְעָ֖ם
H5971
For thy people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#4
יִשְׂרָאֵ֧ל׀
H3478
Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#5
לְךָ֛
H0
#6
לְעָ֖ם
H5971
For thy people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#7
עַד
H5704
for
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#8
עוֹלָ֑ם
H5769
ever
properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
#9
וְאַתָּ֣ה
H859
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
#10
יְהוָ֔ה
H3068
and thou LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#11
הָיִ֥יתָ
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#12
לָהֶ֖ם
H0
#13
לֵֽאלֹהִֽים׃
H430
becamest their 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

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 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