1 Samuel 10:14

Authorized King James Version

And Saul's uncle said unto him and to his servant, Whither went ye? And he said, To seek the asses: and when we saw that they were no where, we came to Samuel.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֹּ֕אמֶר
said
to say (used with great latitude)
#2
דּ֨וֹד
uncle
(figuratively) to love; by implication, a love-token, lover, friend; specifically an uncle
#3
שָׁא֥וּל
And Saul's
shaul, the name of an edomite and two israelites
#4
אֵלָ֛יו
near, with or among; often in general, to
#5
וְאֶֽל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#6
נַעֲר֖וֹ
unto him and to his servant
(concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latit
#7
אָ֣ן
Whither
where?; hence, whither?, when?; also hither and thither
#8
הֲלַכְתֶּ֑ם
went
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#9
וַיֹּ֕אמֶר
said
to say (used with great latitude)
#10
לְבַקֵּשׁ֙
To seek
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
#11
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#12
הָ֣אֲתֹנ֔וֹת
the asses
a female donkey (from its docility)
#13
וַנִּרְאֶ֣ה
and when we saw
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#14
כִי
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#15
אַ֔יִן
that they were no where
a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle
#16
וַנָּב֖וֹא
we came
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#17
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#18
שְׁמוּאֵֽל׃
to Samuel
shemuel, the name of three israelites

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Samuel. 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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