1 Chronicles 17:24

Authorized King James Version

Let it even be established, that thy name may be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts is the God of Israel, even a God to Israel: and let the house of David thy servant be established before thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְ֠יֵֽאָמֵן
H539
Let it even 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
#2
וְיִגְדַּ֨ל
H1431
may be magnified
to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
#3
שִׁמְךָ֤
H8034
that thy name
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
#4
עַד
H5704
for
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#5
עוֹלָם֙
H5769
ever
properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
#6
לֵאמֹ֔ר
H559
saying
to say (used with great latitude)
#7
יְהוָ֤ה
H3068
The LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#8
צְבָאוֹת֙
H6635
of hosts
a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci
#9
אֱלֹהִ֖ים
H430
even a 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
#10
לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#11
אֱלֹהִ֖ים
H430
even a 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
#12
לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#13
וּבֵית
H1004
and let the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#14
דָּוִ֥יד
H1732
of David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#15
עַבְדְּךָ֖
H5650
thy servant
a servant
#16
נָכ֥וֹן
H3559
be established
properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,
#17
לְפָנֶֽיךָ׃
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

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection