1 Chronicles 6:70

Authorized King James Version

And out of the half tribe of Manasseh; Aner with her suburbs, and Bileam with her suburbs, for the family of the remnant of the sons of Kohath.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּמִֽמַּחֲצִית֙
H4276
And out of the half
a halving or the middle
#2
מַטֵּ֣ה
H4294
tribe
a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance),
#3
מְנַשֶּׁ֔ה
H4519
of Manasseh
menashsheh, a grandson of jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
#4
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
עָנֵר֙
H6063
Aner
aner, a amorite, also a place in palestine
#6
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
מִגְרָשֶׁ֑יהָ
H4054
with her suburbs
a suburb (i.e., open country whither flocks are driven from pasture); hence, the area around a building, or the margin of the sea
#8
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#9
בִּלְעָ֖ם
H1109
and Bileam
bilam, a place in palestine
#10
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#11
מִגְרָשֶׁ֑יהָ
H4054
with her suburbs
a suburb (i.e., open country whither flocks are driven from pasture); hence, the area around a building, or the margin of the sea
#12
לְמִשְׁפַּ֥חַת
H4940
for the family
a family, i.e., circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
#13
לִבְנֵֽי
H1121
of the sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#14
קְהָ֖ת
H6955
of Kohath
kehath, an israelite
#15
הַנּֽוֹתָרִֽים׃
H3498
of the remnant
to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve

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