1 Chronicles 28:12

Authorized King James Version

And the pattern of all that he had by the spirit, of the courts of the house of the LORD, and of all the chambers round about, of the treasuries of the house of God, and of the treasuries of the dedicated things:

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְתַבְנִ֗ית

H8403

And the pattern

structure; by implication, a model, resemblance

כֹּל֩

H3605

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

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

הָיָ֤ה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

בָר֙וּחַ֙

H7307

of all that he had by the spirit

wind; by resemblance breath, i.e., a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the

עִמּ֔וֹ

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

לְחַצְר֧וֹת

H2691

of the courts

a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)

בֵּ֣ית

H1004

of the house

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

יְהוָ֛ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

#10

וּלְכָל

H3605

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

#11

הַלְּשָׁכ֖וֹת

H3957

and of all the chambers

a room in a building (whether for storage, eating, or lodging)

#12

סָבִ֑יב

H5439

round about

(as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around

#13

וּלְאֹֽצְר֖וֹת

H214

and of the treasuries

a depository

#14

בֵּ֣ית

H1004

of the house

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

#15

הָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים

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

#16

וּלְאֹֽצְר֖וֹת

H214

and of the treasuries

a depository

#17

הַקֳּדָשִֽׁים׃

H6944

of the dedicated things

a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

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 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?