1 Kings 6:12

Authorized King James Version

Concerning this house which thou art in building, if thou wilt walk in my statutes, and execute my judgments, and keep all my commandments to walk in them; then will I perform my word with thee, which I spake unto David thy father:

Word-by-Word Analysis

הַבַּ֨יִת

H1004

Concerning this house

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

הַזֶּ֜ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

אַתָּ֣ה

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

בֹנֶ֗ה

H1129

which thou art in building

to build (literally and figuratively)

אִם

H518

used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not

תֵּלֵ֤ךְ

H1980

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

בְּחֻקֹּתַי֙

H2708

in my statutes

a statute

וְאֶת

H853

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

#10

מִשְׁפָּטַ֣י

H4941

my judgments

properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind

#11

תַּֽעֲשֶׂ֔ה

H6213

and execute

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

#12

וְשָֽׁמַרְתָּ֥

H8104

and keep

properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc

#13

אֶת

H853

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

#14

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#15

מִצְוֹתַ֖י

H4687

all my commandments

a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the law)

#16

לָלֶ֣כֶת

H1980

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#17

בָּהֶ֑ם

#18

וַהֲקִֽמֹתִ֤י

H6965

in them then will I perform

to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)

#19

אֶת

H853

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

#20

דְּבָרִי֙

H1697

my word

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

#21

אִתָּ֔ךְ

H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

#22

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

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

#23

דִּבַּ֖רְתִּי

H1696

with thee which I spake

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

#24

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#25

דָּוִ֥ד

H1732

unto David

david, the youngest son of jesse

#26

אָבִֽיךָ׃

thy father

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

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

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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?
How does this verse's literary context within 1 Kings chapter 6 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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