1 Samuel 2:19

Authorized King James Version

Moreover his mother made him a little coat, and brought it to him from year to year, when she came up with her husband to offer the yearly sacrifice.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּמְעִ֤יל

H4598

coat

a robe (i.e., upper and outer garment)

קָטֹן֙

H6996

him a little

abbreviated, i.e., diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)

תַּֽעֲשֶׂה

H6213

made

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

לּ֣וֹ

אִמּ֔וֹ

H517

Moreover his mother

a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])

בַּֽעֲלוֹתָהּ֙

H5927

and brought

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

ל֖וֹ

הַיָּמִֽים׃

H3117

it to him from year

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

הַיָּמִֽים׃

H3117

it to him from year

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

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בַּֽעֲלוֹתָהּ֙

H5927

and brought

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

#11

אֶת

H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

#12

אִישָׁ֔הּ

H376

with her husband

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)

#13

לִזְבֹּ֖חַ

H2076

to offer

to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)

#14

אֶת

H853

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

#15

זֶ֥בַח

H2077

sacrifice

properly, a slaughter, i.e., the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)

#16

הַיָּמִֽים׃

H3117

it to him from year

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

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

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 might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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?

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