1 Kings 9:6

Authorized King James Version

But if ye shall at all turn from following me, ye or your children, and will not keep my commandments and my statutes which I have set before you, but go and serve other gods, and worship them:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
אִם
H518
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#2
תְּשֻׁב֜וּן
H7725
But if ye shall at all
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#3
תְּשֻׁב֜וּן
H7725
But if ye shall at all
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#4
אַתֶּ֤ם
H859
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
#5
וּבְנֵיכֶם֙
H1121
me ye or your children
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#6
מֵֽאַחֲרַ֔י
H310
from following
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
#7
וְלֹ֤א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#8
תִשְׁמְרוּ֙
H8104
and will not keep
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
#9
מִצְוֹתַ֣י
H4687
my commandments
a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the law)
#10
חֻקֹּתַ֔י
H2708
and my statutes
a statute
#11
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#12
נָתַ֖תִּי
H5414
which I have set
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#13
לִפְנֵיכֶ֑ם
H6440
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
#14
וַֽהֲלַכְתֶּ֗ם
H1980
you but go
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#15
וַֽעֲבַדְתֶּם֙
H5647
and serve
to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc
#16
אֱלֹהִ֣ים
H430
gods
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
#17
אֲחֵרִ֔ים
H312
other
properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc
#18
וְהִשְׁתַּֽחֲוִיתֶ֖ם
H7812
and worship
to depress, i.e., prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or god)
#19
לָהֶֽם׃
H0

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Kings, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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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