1 Chronicles 22:18

Authorized King James Version

Is not the LORD your God with you? and hath he not given you rest on every side? for he hath given the inhabitants of the land into mine hand; and the land is subdued before the LORD, and before his people.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
הֲלֹ֨א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#2
יְהוָ֖ה
H3068
Is not the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#3
אֱלֹֽהֵיכֶם֙
H430
your 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
#4
עִמָּכֶ֔ם
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#5
וְהֵנִ֥יחַ
H5117
with you and hath he not given you rest
to rest, i.e., settle down; used in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, intransitive, transitive and causative (to dwell, stay, l
#6
לָכֶ֖ם
H0
#7
מִסָּבִ֑יב
H5439
on every side
(as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
#8
כִּ֣י׀
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#9
נָתַ֣ן
H5414
for he hath given
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#10
בְּיָדִ֗י
H3027
into mine hand
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#11
אֵ֚ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#12
יֹֽשְׁבֵ֣י
H3427
the inhabitants
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#13
הָאָ֛רֶץ
H776
and the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#14
וְנִכְבְּשָׁ֥ה
H3533
is subdued
to tread down; hence, negatively, to disregard; positively, to conquer, subjugate, violate
#15
הָאָ֛רֶץ
H776
and the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#16
וְלִפְנֵ֥י
H6440
and 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
#17
יְהוָ֖ה
H3068
Is not the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#18
וְלִפְנֵ֥י
H6440
and 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
#19
עַמּֽוֹ׃
H5971
his people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

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 sovereignty 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection