1 Samuel 2:22

Authorized King James Version

Now Eli was very old, and heard all that his sons did unto all Israel; and how they lay with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְעֵלִ֖י
H5941
Now Eli
eli, an israelite highpriest
#2
זָקֵ֣ן
H2204
old
to be old
#3
מְאֹ֑ד
H3966
was very
properly, vehemence, i.e., (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or
#4
וְשָׁמַ֗ע
H8085
and heard
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#5
אֵת֩
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#7
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#8
יַֽעֲשׂ֤וּן
H6213
did
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#9
בָּנָיו֙
H1121
all that his sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#10
לְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#11
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
H3478
unto all Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#12
וְאֵ֤ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#13
אֲשֶֽׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#14
יִשְׁכְּבוּן֙
H7901
and how they lay
to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
#15
אֶת
H854
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#16
הַנָּשִׁ֔ים
H802
with the women
a woman
#17
הַצֹּ֣בְא֔וֹת
H6633
that assembled
to mass (an army or servants)
#18
פֶּ֖תַח
H6607
at the door
an opening (literally), i.e., door (gate) or entrance way
#19
אֹ֥הֶל
H168
of the tabernacle
a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
#20
מוֹעֵֽד׃
H4150
of the congregation
properly, an appointment, i.e., a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for

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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