1 Samuel 10:3

Authorized King James Version

Then shalt thou go on forward from thence, and thou shalt come to the plain of Tabor, and there shall meet thee three men going up to God to Beth-el, one carrying three kids, and another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a bottle of wine:

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְחָֽלַפְתָּ֙

H2498

Then shalt thou go on

properly, to slide by, i.e., (by implication) to hasten away, pass on, spring up, pierce or change

מִשָּׁ֜ם

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

וָהָ֗לְאָה

H1973

forward

to the distance, i.e., far away; also (of time) thus far

וּבָ֙אתָ֙

H935

from thence and thou shalt come

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

עַד

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

אֵל֣וֹן

H436

to the plain

an oak or other strong tree

תָּב֔וֹר

H8396

of Tabor

tabor, a mountain in palestine, also a city adjacent

וּמְצָא֤וּךָ

H4672

and there shall meet

properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present

שָּׁם֙

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

#10

שְׁלֹ֙שֶׁת֙

H7969

thee three

three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice

#11

אֲנָשִׁ֔ים

H582

men

properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified h0120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)

#12

עֹלִ֥ים

H5927

going up

to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

#13

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#14

הָֽאֱלֹהִ֖ים

H430

to 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

#15

בֵּֽית

#16

אֵ֑ל

H1008

to Bethel

beth-el, a place in palestine

#17

וְאֶחָ֥ד

H259

and another

properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first

#18

נֹשֵׂ֖א

H5375

carrying

to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative

#19

שְׁלֹ֙שֶׁת֙

H7969

thee three

three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice

#20

גְדָיִ֗ים

H1423

kids

a young goat (from browsing)

#21

וְאֶחָ֥ד

H259

and another

properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first

#22

נֹשֵׂ֖א

H5375

carrying

to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative

#23

שְׁלֹ֙שֶׁת֙

H7969

thee three

three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice

#24

כִּכְּר֣וֹת

H3603

loaves

a circle, i.e., (by implication) a circumjacent tract or region, especially the ghor or valley of the jordan; also a (round) loaf; also a talent (or l

#25

לֶ֔חֶם

H3899

of bread

food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)

#26

וְאֶחָ֥ד

H259

and another

properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first

#27

נֹשֵׂ֖א

H5375

carrying

to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative

#28

נֵֽבֶל

H5035

a bottle

a skin-bag for liquids (from collapsing when empty); also a lyre (as having a body of like form)

#29

יָֽיִן׃

H3196

of wine

wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Samuel. The concept of divine sovereignty 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 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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