1 Chronicles 27:3

Authorized King James Version

Of the children of Perez was the chief of all the captains of the host for the first month.

Word-by-Word Analysis

מִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

בְּנֵי

H1121

Of the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

פֶ֗רֶץ

H6557

of Perez

perets, the name of two israelites

הָרֹ֛אשׁ

H7218

was the chief

the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)

לְכָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

שָׂרֵ֥י

H8269

of all the captains

a head person (of any rank or class)

הַצְּבָא֖וֹת

H6635

of the host

a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci

לַחֹ֥דֶשׁ

H2320

month

the new moon; by implication, a month

הָֽרִאשֽׁוֹן׃

H7223

for the first

first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?