1 Chronicles 25:4

Authorized King James Version

Of Heman: the sons of Heman; Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
הֵימָ֡ן
Of Heman
heman, the name of at least two israelites
#2
בְּנֵ֣י
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
#3
הֵימָ֡ן
Of Heman
heman, the name of at least two israelites
#4
בֻּקִּיָּ֡הוּ
Bukkiah
bukkijah, an israelite
#5
מַתַּנְיָ֡הוּ
Mattaniah
mattanjah, the name of ten israelites
#6
עֻ֠זִּיאֵל
Uzziel
uzziel, the name of six israelites
#7
שְׁבוּאֵ֨ל
Shebuel
shebuel or shubael, the name of two israelites
#8
וִֽירִימ֜וֹת
and Jerimoth
jerimoth or jeremoth, the name of twelve israelites
#9
חֲנַנְיָ֣ה
Hananiah
chananjah, the name of thirteen israelites
#10
חֲנָ֗נִי
Hanani
chanani, the name of six israelites
#11
אֱלִיאָ֤תָה
Eliathah
eliathah, an israelite
#12
גִדַּ֙לְתִּי֙
Giddalti
giddalti, an israelite
#13
וְרֹמַ֣מְתִּי
H0
#14
עֶ֔זֶר
and Romamtiezer
romamti-ezer, an israelite
#15
יָשְׁבְּקָ֣שָׁה
Joshbekashah
joshbekashah, an israelite
#16
מַלּ֔וֹתִי
Mallothi
mallothi, an israelite
#17
הוֹתִ֖יר
Hothir
hothir, an israelite
#18
מַחֲזִיאֹֽת׃
and Mahazioth
machazioth, an israelite

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Chronicles. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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