1 Samuel 16:3

Authorized King James Version

And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will shew thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name unto thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְקָרָ֥אתָ
H7121
And call
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
#2
לְיִשַׁ֖י
H3448
Jesse
jishai, david's father
#3
בַּזָּ֑בַח
H2077
to the sacrifice
properly, a slaughter, i.e., the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
#4
וְאָֽנֹכִ֗י
H595
i
#5
אוֹדִֽיעֲךָ֙
H3045
and I will shew
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
#6
אֵ֣ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
אֲשֶֽׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#8
תַּעֲשֶׂ֔ה
H6213
thee what thou shalt do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#9
וּמָֽשַׁחְתָּ֣
H4886
and thou shalt anoint
to rub with oil, i.e., to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint
#10
לִ֔י
H0
#11
אֵ֥ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#12
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#13
אֹמַ֖ר
H559
unto me him whom I name
to say (used with great latitude)
#14
אֵלֶֽיךָ׃
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to

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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