1 Kings 21:22

Authorized King James Version

And will make thine house like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, and like the house of Baasha the son of Ahijah, for the provocation wherewith thou hast provoked me to anger, and made Israel to sin.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְנָֽתַתִּ֣י

H5414

And will make

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

אֶת

H853

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

וּכְבֵ֖ית

H1004

and like the house

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

וּכְבֵ֖ית

H1004

and like the house

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

יָֽרָבְעָ֣ם

H3379

of Jeroboam

jarobam, the name of two israelite kings

בֶן

H1121

the 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

נְבָ֔ט

H5028

of Nebat

nebat, the father of jeroboam i

וּכְבֵ֖ית

H1004

and like the house

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

בַּעְשָׁ֣א

H1201

of Baasha

basha, a king of israel

#10

בֶן

H1121

the 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

#11

אֲחִיָּ֑ה

H281

of Ahijah

achijah, the name of nine israelites

#12

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#13

הַכַּ֙עַס֙

H3708

for the provocation

vexation

#14

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

#15

הִכְעַ֔סְתָּ

H3707

wherewith thou hast provoked me to anger

to trouble; by implication, to grieve, rage, be indignant

#16

וַֽתַּחֲטִ֖א

H2398

to sin

properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn

#17

אֶת

H853

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

#18

יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

H3478

and made Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

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

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 21 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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