1 Kings 8:64

Authorized King James Version

The same day did the king hallow the middle of the court that was before the house of the LORD: for there he offered burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings: because the brasen altar that was before the LORD was too little to receive the burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
בַּיּ֣וֹם
The same day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#2
הַה֗וּא
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
#3
קִדַּ֨שׁ
hallow
to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
#4
הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ
did the king
a king
#5
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
תּ֣וֹךְ
the middle
a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center
#7
הֶֽחָצֵ֗ר
of the court
a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
#8
אֲשֶׁר֙
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#9
לִפְנֵ֣י
that was before
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#10
בֵית
the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#11
יְהוָ֔ה
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#12
כִּי
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#13
עָ֣שָׂה
for there he offered
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#14
שָׁ֗ם
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
#15
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#16
הָֽעֹלָ֣ה
burnt offerings
a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
#17
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#18
הַמִּנְחָ֔ה
and meat offerings
a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
#19
וְאֵ֖ת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#20
חֶלְבֵ֥י
and the fat
fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
#21
הַשְּׁלָמִֽים׃
of the peace offerings
properly, requital, i.e., a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks
#22
כִּֽי
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#23
מִזְבַּ֤ח
altar
an altar
#24
הַנְּחֹ֙שֶׁת֙
because the brasen
copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e., coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver)
#25
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#26
לִפְנֵ֣י
that was before
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#27
יְהוָ֔ה
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#28
קָטֹ֗ן
was too little
abbreviated, i.e., diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
#29
מֵֽהָכִיל֙
to receive
properly, to keep in; hence, to measure; figuratively, to maintain (in various senses)
#30
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#31
הָֽעֹלָ֣ה
burnt offerings
a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
#32
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#33
הַמִּנְחָ֔ה
and meat offerings
a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
#34
וְאֵ֖ת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#35
חֶלְבֵ֥י
and the fat
fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
#36
הַשְּׁלָמִֽים׃
of the peace offerings
properly, requital, i.e., a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Kings. The concept of peace reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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.

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