1 Kings 5:9

Authorized King James Version

My servants shall bring them down from Lebanon unto the sea: and I will convey them by sea in floats unto the place that thou shalt appoint me, and will cause them to be discharged there, and thou shalt receive them: and thou shalt accomplish my desire, in giving food for my household.

Word-by-Word Analysis

עֲ֠בָדַי

H5650

My servants

a servant

יֹרִ֨דוּ

H3381

shall bring them down

to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); cau

מִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

הַלְּבָנ֜וֹן

H3844

from Lebanon

lebanon, a mountain range in palestine

בַּיָּם֙

H3220

them by sea

a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the mediterranean sea; sometimes a large river, or an artif

וַֽ֠אֲנִי

H589

אֲשִׂימֵ֨ם

H7760

and I will convey

to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)

דֹּֽבְר֤וֹת

H1702

in floats

a raft

בַּיָּם֙

H3220

them by sea

a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the mediterranean sea; sometimes a large river, or an artif

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עַֽד

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

#11

הַמָּק֞וֹם

H4725

unto the place

properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)

#12

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

#13

תִּשְׁלַ֥ח

H7971

that thou shalt appoint

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

#14

אֵלַ֛י

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#15

וְנִפַּצְתִּ֥ים

H5310

me and will cause them to be discharged

to dash to pieces, or scatter

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שָׁ֖ם

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

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וְאַתָּ֣ה

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

#18

תִשָּׂ֑א

H5375

there and thou shalt receive

to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative

#19

וְאַתָּה֙

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

#20

תַּֽעֲשֶׂ֣ה

H6213

them and thou shalt accomplish

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

#21

אֶת

H853

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

#22

חֶפְצִ֔י

H2656

my desire

pleasure; hence (abstractly) desire; concretely, a valuable thing; hence (by extension) a matter (as something in mind)

#23

לָתֵ֖ת

H5414

in giving

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

#24

לֶ֥חֶם

H3899

food

food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)

#25

בֵּיתִֽי׃

H1004

for my household

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

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 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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within 1 Kings chapter 5 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?
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?

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