1 Kings 10:5

Authorized King James Version

And the meat of his table, and the sitting of his servants, and the attendance of his ministers, and their apparel, and his cupbearers, and his ascent by which he went up unto the house of the LORD; there was no more spirit in her.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּמַֽאֲכַ֣ל

H3978

And the meat

an eatable (including provender, flesh and fruit)

שֻׁלְחָנ֡וֹ

H7979

of his table

a table (as spread out); by implication, a meal

וּמוֹשַׁ֣ב

H4186

and the sitting

a seat; figuratively, a site; abstractly, a session; by extension an abode (the place or the time); by implication, population

עֲבָדָיו֩

H5650

of his servants

a servant

וּמַֽעֲמַ֨ד

H4612

and the attendance

(figuratively) a position

מְשָֽׁרְתָ֜ו

H8334

of his ministers

to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to

וּמַלְבֻּֽשֵׁיהֶם֙

H4403

and their apparel

a garment, or (collectively) clothing

וּמַשְׁקָ֔יו

H4945

properly, causing to drink, i.e., a butler; by implication (intransitively), drink (itself); figuratively, a well-watered region

וְעֹ֣לָת֔וֹ

H5930

and his ascent

a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)

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אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#11

יַֽעֲלֶ֖ה

H5927

by which he went up

to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

#12

בֵּ֣ית

H1004

unto the house

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

#13

יְהוָ֑ה

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#14

וְלֹא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#15

הָ֥יָה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#16

בָ֛הּ

#17

ע֖וֹד

H5750

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

#18

רֽוּחַ׃

H7307

there was no more spirit

wind; by resemblance breath, i.e., a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Kings, 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 Kings.

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

How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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 verse's literary context within 1 Kings chapter 10 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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