1 Chronicles 17:23

Authorized King James Version

Therefore now, LORD, let the thing that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant and concerning his house be established for ever, and do as thou hast said.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְעַתָּ֣ה
H6258
at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive
#2
יְהוָ֔ה
H3068
Therefore now LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#3
הַדָּבָ֗ר
H1697
let the thing
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#4
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#5
דִּבַּֽרְתָּ׃
H1696
as thou hast said
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#6
עַֽל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#7
עַבְדְּךָ֙
H5650
concerning thy servant
a servant
#8
וְעַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#9
בֵּית֔וֹ
H1004
and concerning his house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#10
יֵֽאָמֵ֖ן
H539
be established
properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanen
#11
עַד
H5704
for
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#12
עוֹלָ֑ם
H5769
ever
properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
#13
וַֽעֲשֵׂ֖ה
H6213
and do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#14
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#15
דִּבַּֽרְתָּ׃
H1696
as thou hast said
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 1 Chronicles.

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