1 Samuel 2:15

Authorized King James Version

Also before they burnt the fat, the priest's servant came, and said to the man that sacrificed, Give flesh to roast for the priest; for he will not have sodden flesh of thee, but raw.

Word-by-Word Analysis

גַּם֮

H1571

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

בְּטֶרֶם֮

H2962

properly, non-occurrence; used adverbially, not yet or before

יַקְטִר֣וּן

H6999

Also before they burnt

to smoke, i.e., turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

הַחֵלֶב֒

H2459

the fat

fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part

וּבָ֣א׀

H935

came

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

נַ֣עַר

H5288

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

לַכֹּהֵ֑ן

H3548

for the priest

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

וְאָמַר֙

H559

and said

to say (used with great latitude)

#10

לָאִ֣ישׁ

H376

to the man

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

#11

הַזֹּבֵ֔חַ

H2076

that sacrificed

to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)

#12

תְּנָ֣ה

H5414

Give

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

#13

בָּשָׂ֥ר

H1320

flesh

flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man

#14

לִצְל֖וֹת

H6740

to roast

#15

לַכֹּהֵ֑ן

H3548

for the priest

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

#16

וְלֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#17

יִקַּ֧ח

H3947

for he will not have

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

#18

מִמְּךָ֛

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

#19

בָּשָׂ֥ר

H1320

flesh

flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man

#20

מְבֻשָּׁ֖ל

H1310

sodden

properly, to boil up; hence, to be done in cooking; figuratively to ripen

#21

כִּ֥י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#22

אִם

H518

used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not

#23

חָֽי׃

H2416

of thee but raw

alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin

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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 1 Samuel Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
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?
How does this verse's literary context within 1 Samuel chapter 2 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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