1 Chronicles 17:8

Authorized King James Version

And I have been with thee whithersoever thou hast walked, and have cut off all thine enemies from before thee, and have made thee a name like the name of the great men that are in the earth.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וָאֶֽהְיֶ֣ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#2
עִמְּךָ֗
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#3
בְּכֹל֙
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#4
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#5
הָלַ֔כְתָּ
H1980
And I have been with thee whithersoever thou hast walked
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#6
וָֽאַכְרִ֥ית
H3772
and have cut off
to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e., make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutt
#7
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#9
אֽוֹיְבֶ֖יךָ
H341
all thine enemies
hating; an adversary
#10
מִפָּנֶ֑יךָ
H6440
from 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
#11
וְעָשִׂ֤יתִֽי
H6213
thee and have made
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#12
לְךָ֙
H0
#13
כְּשֵׁ֥ם
H8034
like the name
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
#14
כְּשֵׁ֥ם
H8034
like the name
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
#15
הַגְּדוֹלִ֖ים
H1419
of the great men
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
#16
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#17
בָּאָֽרֶץ׃
H776
that are in the earth
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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