1 Chronicles 2:46

Authorized King James Version

And Ephah, Caleb's concubine, bare Haran, and Moza, and Gazez: and Haran begat Gazez.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְעֵיפָה֙
And Ephah
ephah, the name of a son of midian, and of the region settled by him; also of an israelite and of an israelitess
#2
פִּילֶ֣גֶשׁ
concubine
a concubine; also (masculine) a paramour
#3
כָּלֵ֔ב
Caleb's
caleb, the name of three israelites
#4
הֹלִ֥יד
bare
to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
#5
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
וְחָרָ֖ן
Haran
charan, the name of a man
#7
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
מוֹצָ֖א
and Moza
motsa, the name of two israelites
#9
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#10
גָּזֵֽז׃
Gazez
gazez, the name of two israelites
#11
וְחָרָ֖ן
Haran
charan, the name of a man
#12
הֹלִ֥יד
bare
to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
#13
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#14
גָּזֵֽז׃
Gazez
gazez, the name of two israelites

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection