1 Chronicles 17:5

Authorized King James Version

For I have not dwelt in an house since the day that I brought up Israel unto this day; but have gone from tent to tent, and from one tabernacle to another.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כִּ֣י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
לֹ֤א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#3
יָשַׁ֙בְתִּי֙
H3427
For I have not dwelt in
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#4
בְּבַ֔יִת
H1004
an house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#5
מִן
H4480
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
#6
הַיּ֣וֹם
H3117
since the day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#7
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#8
הֶֽעֱלֵ֙יתִי֙
H5927
that I brought up
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
#9
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#10
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
H3478
Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#11
עַ֖ד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#12
הַיּ֣וֹם
H3117
since the day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#13
הַזֶּ֑ה
H2088
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
#14
וָאֶֽהְיֶ֛ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#15
אֹ֖הֶל
H168
but have gone from tent
a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
#16
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#17
אֹ֖הֶל
H168
but have gone from tent
a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
#18
וּמִמִּשְׁכָּֽן׃
H4908
and from one tabernacle
a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the temple); specifically, the tabernacle (properly, its w

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection