1 Chronicles 29:7

Authorized King James Version

And gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand drams, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen thousand talents, and one hundred thousand talents of iron.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַֽיִּתְּנ֞וּ

H5414

And gave

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

לַֽעֲבוֹדַ֣ת

H5656

for the service

work of any kind

בֵּית

H1004

of the house

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

הָֽאֱלֹהִ֗ים

H430

of 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

זָהָ֞ב

H2091

of gold

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

כִּכָּרִֽים׃

H3603

talents

a circle, i.e., (by implication) a circumjacent tract or region, especially the ghor or valley of the jordan; also a (round) loaf; also a talent (or l

חֲמֵֽשֶׁת

H2568

five

אֶ֥לֶף

H505

thousand

hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand

וַֽאֲדַרְכֹנִ֣ים

H150

drams

a daric or persian coin

#10

רִבּ֛וֹ

H7239

and ten thousand

a myriad, i.e., indefinitely, large number

#11

וְכֶ֗סֶף

H3701

and of silver

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

#12

כִּכָּרִֽים׃

H3603

talents

a circle, i.e., (by implication) a circumjacent tract or region, especially the ghor or valley of the jordan; also a (round) loaf; also a talent (or l

#13

עֲשֶׂ֣רֶת

H6235

ten

ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits)

#14

אֶ֥לֶף

H505

thousand

hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand

#15

וּנְחֹ֕שֶׁת

H5178

and of brass

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

#16

רִבּ֛וֹ

H7239

and ten thousand

a myriad, i.e., indefinitely, large number

#17

וּשְׁמוֹנַ֥ת

H8083

eighteen

a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth

#18

אֶ֥לֶף

H505

thousand

hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand

#19

כִּכָּרִֽים׃

H3603

talents

a circle, i.e., (by implication) a circumjacent tract or region, especially the ghor or valley of the jordan; also a (round) loaf; also a talent (or l

#20

וּבַרְזֶ֖ל

H1270

of iron

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

#21

מֵֽאָה

H3967

and one hundred

a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction

#22

אֶ֥לֶף

H505

thousand

hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand

#23

כִּכָּרִֽים׃

H3603

talents

a circle, i.e., (by implication) a circumjacent tract or region, especially the ghor or valley of the jordan; also a (round) loaf; also a talent (or l

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 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

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?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within 1 Chronicles chapter 29 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?