1 Chronicles 23:28

Authorized King James Version

Because their office was to wait on the sons of Aaron for the service of the house of the LORD, in the courts, and in the chambers, and in the purifying of all holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God;

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
מַֽעֲמָדָ֞ם
H4612
Because their office
(figuratively) a position
#3
לְיַד
H3027
was to wait
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
#4
בְּנֵ֣י
H1121
on the sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#5
אַֽהֲרֹ֗ן
H175
of Aaron
aharon, the brother of moses
#6
עֲבֹדַ֖ת
H5656
for the service
work of any kind
#7
בֵּ֥ית
H1004
of the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#8
יְהוָ֔ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#9
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#10
הַֽחֲצֵרוֹת֙
H2691
in the courts
a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
#11
וְעַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#12
הַלְּשָׁכ֔וֹת
H3957
and in the chambers
a room in a building (whether for storage, eating, or lodging)
#13
וְעַֽל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#14
טָהֳרַ֖ת
H2893
and in the purifying
ceremonial purification; moral purity
#15
לְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#16
קֹ֑דֶשׁ
H6944
of all holy things
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
#17
וּמַֽעֲשֵׂ֔ה
H4639
and the work
an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
#18
עֲבֹדַ֖ת
H5656
for the service
work of any kind
#19
בֵּ֥ית
H1004
of the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#20
הָֽאֱלֹהִֽים׃
H430
of 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

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection