1 Chronicles 22:19

Authorized King James Version

Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

עַתָּ֗ה

H6258

at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive

תְּנ֤וּ

H5414

Now set

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

לְבַבְכֶם֙

H3824

your heart

the heart (as the most interior organ)

וְנַפְשְׁכֶ֔ם

H5315

and your soul

properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment

לִדְר֖וֹשׁ

H1875

to seek

properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

הָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים

H430

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

וְק֗וּמוּ

H6965

arise

to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)

הַנִּבְנֶ֥ה

H1129

that is to be built

to build (literally and figuratively)

#10

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#11

מִקְדַּשׁ֙

H4720

ye the sanctuary

a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary (whether of jehovah or of idols) or asylum

#12

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#13

הָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים

H430

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

#14

לְהָבִ֞יא

H935

to bring

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#15

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#16

אֲר֣וֹן

H727

the ark

a box

#17

בְּרִית

H1285

of the covenant

a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)

#18

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#19

וּכְלֵי֙

H3627

vessels

something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)

#20

קֹ֣דֶשׁ

H6944

and the holy

a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

#21

הָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים

H430

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

#22

לַבַּ֖יִת

H1004

into the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#23

הַנִּבְנֶ֥ה

H1129

that is to be built

to build (literally and figuratively)

#24

לְשֵׁם

H8034

to the name

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

#25

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights covenant through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of covenant connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about covenant, 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 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 covenant. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding covenant in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about covenant?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of covenant, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of theology of covenant and God's relational commitment?
How might the original audience's understanding of covenant differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?