1 Kings 8:30

Authorized King James Version

And hearken thou to the supplication of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, when they shall pray toward this place: and hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place: and when thou hearest, forgive.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְשָֽׁמַעְתָּ֖
H8085
And hearken
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#2
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#3
תְּחִנַּ֤ת
H8467
thou to the supplication
graciousness; causatively, entreaty
#4
עַבְדְּךָ֙
H5650
of thy servant
a servant
#5
וְעַמְּךָ֣
H5971
and of thy people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#6
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
H3478
Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#7
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#8
יִֽתְפַּלְל֖וּ
H6419
when they shall pray
to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
#9
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#10
מְק֤וֹם
H4725
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)
#11
הַזֶּ֑ה
H2088
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
#12
וְ֠אַתָּה
H859
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
#13
וְשָֽׁמַעְתָּ֖
H8085
And hearken
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#14
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#15
מְק֤וֹם
H4725
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)
#16
שִׁבְתְּךָ֙
H3427
thy dwelling
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#17
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#18
הַשָּׁמַ֔יִם
H8064
thou in heaven
the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies r
#19
וְשָֽׁמַעְתָּ֖
H8085
And hearken
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#20
וְסָלָֽחְתָּ׃
H5545
forgive
to forgive

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Kings, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of covenant community connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about covenant community, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 1 Kings.

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 covenant community in this particular way.

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