1 Kings 11:12

Authorized King James Version

Notwithstanding in thy days I will not do it for David thy father's sake: but I will rend it out of the hand of thy son.

Word-by-Word Analysis

אַךְ

H389

a particle of affirmation, surely; hence (by limitation) only

בְּיָמֶ֙יךָ֙

H3117

Notwithstanding in thy days

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

לֹ֣א

H3808

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

אֶֽעֱשֶׂ֔נָּה

H6213

I will not do

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

לְמַ֖עַן

H4616

properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that

דָּוִ֣ד

H1732

it for David

david, the youngest son of jesse

אָבִ֑יךָ

thy father's

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

מִיַּ֥ד

H3027

it out of the hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

בִּנְךָ֖

H1121

of thy son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

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אֶקְרָעֶֽנָּה׃

H7167

sake but I will rend

to rend, literally or figuratively (revile, paint the eyes, as if enlarging them)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Kings. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 Kings 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

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?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?

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