1 Kings 7:48

Authorized King James Version

And Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the LORD: the altar of gold, and the table of gold, whereupon the shewbread was,

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיַּ֣עַשׂ

H6213

made

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

שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה

H8010

And Solomon

shelomah, david's successor

אֵ֚ת

H853

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

כָּל

H3605

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

הַכֵּלִ֔ים

H3627

all the vessels

something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)

אֲשֶׁ֖ר

H834

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

בֵּ֣ית

H1004

that pertained unto the house

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

יְהוָ֑ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

אֵ֚ת

H853

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

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מִזְבַּ֣ח

H4196

the altar

an altar

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זָהָֽב׃

H2091

of gold

gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky

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וְאֶת

H853

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

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הַשֻּׁלְחָ֗ן

H7979

and the table

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

#14

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

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

#15

עָלָ֛יו

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#16

לֶ֥חֶם

H3899

whereupon the shewbread

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

#17

הַפָּנִ֖ים

H6440

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

#18

זָהָֽב׃

H2091

of gold

gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

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 verse's literary context within 1 Kings chapter 7 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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