1 Chronicles 29:2

Authorized King James Version

Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God the gold for things to be made of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and the brass for things of brass, the iron for things of iron, and wood for things of wood; onyx stones, and stones to be set, glistering stones, and of divers colours, and all manner of precious stones, and marble stones in abundance.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּֽכְכָל

H3605

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

כֹּחִ֞י

H3581

with all my might

vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce)

הֲכִינ֣וֹתִי

H3559

Now I have prepared

properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,

לְבֵית

H1004

for the house

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

אֱלֹהַ֗י

H430

of my 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

לַ֠זָּהָב

H2091

for things to be made of gold

gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky

לַ֠זָּהָב

H2091

for things to be made of gold

gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky

לַכֶּ֜סֶף

H3701

and the silver

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

לַכֶּ֜סֶף

H3701

and the silver

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

#10

לַנְּחֹ֗שֶׁת

H5178

and the brass

copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e., coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver)

#11

לַנְּחֹ֗שֶׁת

H5178

and the brass

copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e., coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver)

#12

לַבַּרְזֶ֔ל

H1270

for things of iron

iron (as cutting); by extension, an iron implement

#13

לַבַּרְזֶ֔ל

H1270

for things of iron

iron (as cutting); by extension, an iron implement

#14

לָֽעֵצִ֑ים

H6086

and wood

a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)

#15

לָֽעֵצִ֑ים

H6086

and wood

a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)

#16

וְאַבְנֵי

H68

stones

a stone

#17

שֹׁ֨הַם

H7718

onyx

a gem, probably the beryl (from its pale green color)

#18

וּמִלּוּאִ֜ים

H4394

and stones to be set

a fulfilling (only in plural), i.e., (literally) a setting (of gems), or (technically) consecration (also concretely, a dedicatory sacrifice)

#19

וְאַבְנֵי

H68

stones

a stone

#20

פ֣וּךְ

H6320

glistering

dye (specifically, stibium for the eyes)

#21

וְרִקְמָ֗ה

H7553

and of divers colours

variegation of color; specifically, embroidery

#22

וְכֹ֨ל

H3605

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

#23

וְאַבְנֵי

H68

stones

a stone

#24

יְקָרָ֛ה

H3368

and all manner of precious

valuable (objectively or subjectively)

#25

וְאַבְנֵי

H68

stones

a stone

#26

שַׁ֖יִשׁ

H7893

and marble

white, i.e., marble

#27

לָרֹֽב׃

H7230

in abundance

abundance (in any respect)

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 sovereignty 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

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?
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?
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?