1 Chronicles 29:12

Authorized King James Version

Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְהָעֹ֤שֶׁר
H6239
Both riches
wealth
#2
וְהַכָּבוֹד֙
H3519
and honour
properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
#3
מִלְּפָנֶ֔יךָ
H6440
come of thee
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#4
וְאַתָּה֙
H859
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
#5
מוֹשֵׁ֣ל
H4910
and thou reignest
to rule
#6
בַּכֹּ֔ל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#7
וּבְיָ֣דְךָ֔
H3027
and in thine hand
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#8
כֹּ֣חַ
H3581
is power
vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce)
#9
וּגְבוּרָ֑ה
H1369
and might
force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
#10
וּבְיָ֣דְךָ֔
H3027
and in thine hand
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#11
לְגַדֵּ֥ל
H1431
it is to make great
to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
#12
וּלְחַזֵּ֖ק
H2388
and to give strength
to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra
#13
לַכֹּֽל׃
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights kingdom of God through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 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 divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection