1 Chronicles 4:12

Authorized King James Version

And Eshton begat Beth-rapha, and Paseah, and Tehinnah the father of Ir-nahash. These are the men of Rechah.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאֶשְׁתּ֗וֹן

H850

And Eshton

eshton, an israelite

הוֹלִ֞יד

H3205

begat

to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

בֵּ֤ית

רָפָא֙

H1051

Bethrapha

beth-rapha, an israelite

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

פָּסֵ֔חַ

H6454

and Paseah

paseach, the name of two israelites

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

תְּחִנָּ֖ה

H8468

and Tehinnah

techinnah, an israelite

#10

אֲבִ֣י

the father

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

#11

עִ֣יר

#12

נָחָ֑שׁ

H5904

of Irnahash

ir-nachash, a place in palestine

#13

אֵ֖לֶּה

H428

these or those

#14

אַנְשֵׁ֥י

H376

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

#15

רֵכָֽה׃

H7397

of Rechah

rekah, a place in palestine

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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 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 revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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 might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?