1 Kings 8:57

Authorized King James Version

The LORD our God be with us, as he was with our fathers: let him not leave us, nor forsake us:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
יְהִ֨י
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#2
יְהוָ֤ה
H3068
The LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#3
אֱלֹהֵ֙ינוּ֙
H430
our God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#4
עִמָּ֔נוּ
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#5
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#6
הָיָ֖ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#7
עִם
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#8
אֲבֹתֵ֑ינוּ
H1
be with us as he was with our fathers
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
#9
אַל
H408
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
#10
יַֽעַזְבֵ֖נוּ
H5800
let him not leave
to loosen, i.e., relinquish, permit, etc
#11
וְאַֽל
H408
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
#12
יִטְּשֵֽׁנוּ׃
H5203
us nor forsake
properly, to pound, i.e., smite; by implication (as if beating out, and thus expanding) to disperse; also, to thrust off, down, out or upon (inclusive

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Kings, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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