1 Kings 9:27

Authorized King James Version

And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, shipmen that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּשְׁלַ֨ח
sent
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
#2
חִירָ֤ם
And Hiram
chiram or chirom, the name of two tyrians
#3
בָּֽאֳנִי֙
in the navy
-a ship or (collectively) a fleet
#4
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
עַבְדֵ֥י
his servants
a servant
#6
אַנְשֵׁ֣י
shipmen
properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified h0120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
#7
אֳנִיּ֔וֹת
a ship
#8
יֹֽדְעֵ֖י
that had knowledge
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
#9
הַיָּ֑ם
of the sea
a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the mediterranean sea; sometimes a large river, or an artif
#10
עִ֖ם
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#11
עַבְדֵ֥י
his servants
a servant
#12
שְׁלֹמֹֽה׃
of Solomon
shelomah, david's successor

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Kings, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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