1 Samuel 2:24

Authorized King James Version

Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make the LORD'S people to transgress.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
אַ֖ל
H408
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
#2
בָּנָ֑י
H1121
Nay my 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
#3
כִּ֠י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#4
לֽוֹא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#5
טוֹבָ֤ה
H2896
for it is no good
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
#6
הַשְּׁמֻעָה֙
H8052
report
something heard, i.e., an announcement
#7
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#8
אָֽנֹכִ֣י
H595
i
#9
שֹׁמֵ֔עַ
H8085
that I hear
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#10
מַֽעֲבִרִ֖ים
H5674
to transgress
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
#11
עַם
H5971
people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#12
יְהוָֽה׃
H3068
ye make the LORD'S
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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.

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