1 Chronicles 29:3

Authorized King James Version

Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of mine own proper good, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house,

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְע֗וֹד

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

בִּרְצוֹתִי֙

H7521

Moreover because I have set my affection

to be pleased with; specifically, to satisfy a debt

לְבֵ֥ית

H1004

house

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

אֱלֹהַי֙

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

יֶשׁ

H3426

I have

there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)

לִ֥י

סְגֻלָּ֖ה

H5459

of mine own proper good

wealth (as closely shut up)

זָהָ֣ב

H2091

of gold

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

וָכָ֑סֶף

H3701

and silver

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

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נָתַ֤תִּי

H5414

which I have given

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

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לְבֵ֥ית

H1004

house

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

#12

אֱלֹהַי֙

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

#13

לְמַ֔עְלָה

H4605

over and above

properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc

#14

מִכָּל

H3605

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

#15

הֲכִינ֖וֹתִי

H3559

all that 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,

#16

לְבֵ֥ית

H1004

house

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

#17

הַקֹּֽדֶשׁ׃

H6944

for the holy

a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

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

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?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?