1 Chronicles 28:7

Authorized King James Version

Moreover I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do my commandments and my judgments, as at this day.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַהֲכִֽינוֹתִ֥י
H3559
Moreover I will establish
properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,
#2
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
מַלְכוּת֖וֹ
H4438
his kingdom
a rule; concretely, a dominion
#4
עַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#5
לְעוֹלָ֑ם
H5769
for ever
properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
#6
אִם
H518
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#7
יֶֽחֱזַ֗ק
H2388
if he be constant
to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra
#8
לַֽעֲשׂ֛וֹת
H6213
to do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#9
מִצְוֹתַ֥י
H4687
my commandments
a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the law)
#10
וּמִשְׁפָּטַ֖י
H4941
and my judgments
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
#11
כַּיּ֥וֹם
H3117
as at this day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#12
הַזֶּֽה׃
H2088
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to 1 Chronicles. The concept of kingdom reflects the development of kingdom of God 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 kingdom of God 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 kingdom in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection