1 Kings 8:35

Authorized King James Version

When heaven is shut up, and there is no rain, because they have sinned against thee; if they pray toward this place, and confess thy name, and turn from their sin, when thou afflictest them:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
בְּהֵֽעָצֵ֥ר
H6113
is shut up
to inclose; by analogy, to hold back; also to maintain, rule, assemble
#2
שָׁמַ֛יִם
H8064
When 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
#3
וְלֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#4
יִֽהְיֶ֥ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#5
מָטָ֖ר
H4306
and there is no rain
rain
#6
כִּ֣י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#7
יֶֽחֶטְאוּ
H2398
because they have sinned
properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
#8
לָ֑ךְ
H0
#9
וְהִֽתְפַּלְל֞וּ
H6419
against thee if they pray
to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
#10
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#11
הַמָּק֤וֹם
H4725
toward this 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
הַזֶּה֙
H2088
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
#13
וְהוֹד֣וּ
H3034
and confess
physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the ha
#14
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#15
שְׁמֶ֔ךָ
H8034
thy ~
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
#16
וּמֵֽחַטָּאתָ֥ם
H2403
from their sin
an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
#17
יְשׁוּב֖וּן
H7725
and turn
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#18
כִּ֥י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#19
תַֽעֲנֵֽם׃
H6031
when thou afflictest
to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive (in various applications, as follows)

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.

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