1 Chronicles 29:25

Authorized King James Version

And the LORD magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed upon him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיְגַדֵּ֨ל
H1431
magnified
to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
#2
יְהוָ֤ה
H3068
And the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#3
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#4
שְׁלֹמֹה֙
H8010
Solomon
shelomah, david's successor
#5
לְמַ֔עְלָה
H4605
exceedingly
properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc
#6
לְעֵינֵ֖י
H5869
in the sight
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
#7
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#8
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
H3478
him in Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#9
וַיִּתֵּ֤ן
H5414
and bestowed
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#10
עָלָיו֙
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#11
ה֣וֹד
H1935
majesty
grandeur (i.e., an imposing form and appearance)
#12
מַלְכ֔וּת
H4438
upon him such royal
a rule; concretely, a dominion
#13
אֲ֠שֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#14
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#15
הָיָ֧ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#16
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#17
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#18
מֶ֛לֶךְ
H4428
as had not been on any king
a king
#19
לְפָנָ֖יו
H6440
before
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#20
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#21
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
H3478
him in Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

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 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