1 Chronicles 28:20

Authorized King James Version

And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֹּ֨אמֶר
H559
said
to say (used with great latitude)
#2
דָּוִ֜יד
H1732
And David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#3
לִשְׁלֹמֹ֣ה
H8010
to Solomon
shelomah, david's successor
#4
בְנ֗וֹ
H1121
his son
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
חֲזַ֤ק
H2388
Be strong
to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra
#6
וֶֽאֱמַץ֙
H553
and of good courage
to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)
#7
וַֽעֲשֵׂ֔ה
H6213
and do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#8
אַל
H408
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
#9
תִּירָ֖א
H3372
it fear
to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
#10
וְאַל
H408
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
#11
תֵּחָ֑ת
H2865
not nor be dismayed
properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear
#12
כִּי֩
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#13
יְהוָֽה׃
H3068
for the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#14
אֱלֹהַי֙
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
#15
אֱלֹהַי֙
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
#16
עִמָּ֔ךְ
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#17
לֹ֤א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#18
יַרְפְּךָ֙
H7503
will be with thee he will not fail
to slacken (in many applications, literal or figurative)
#19
וְלֹ֣א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#20
יַֽעַזְבֶ֔ךָּ
H5800
thee nor forsake
to loosen, i.e., relinquish, permit, etc
#21
עַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#22
לִכְל֕וֹת
H3615
thee until thou hast finished
to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
#23
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#24
מְלֶ֖אכֶת
H4399
all the work
properly, deputyship, i.e., ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
#25
עֲבוֹדַ֥ת
H5656
for the service
work of any kind
#26
בֵּית
H1004
of the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#27
יְהוָֽה׃
H3068
for 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 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