1 Samuel 25:30

Authorized King James Version

And it shall come to pass, when the LORD shall have done to my lord according to all the good that he hath spoken concerning thee, and shall have appointed thee ruler over Israel;

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְהָיָ֗ה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

כִּֽי

H3588

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

יַעֲשֶׂ֤ה

H6213

shall have done

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

יְהוָה֙

H3068

And it shall come to pass when the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

לַֽאדֹנִ֔י

H113

to my lord

sovereign, i.e., controller (human or divine)

כְּכֹ֛ל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

אֲשֶׁר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

דִּבֶּ֥ר

H1696

that he hath spoken

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

אֶת

H853

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

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הַטּוֹבָ֖ה

H2896

according to all the 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

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עָלֶ֑יךָ

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

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וְצִוְּךָ֥

H6680

concerning thee and shall have appointed

(intensively) to constitute, enjoin

#13

לְנָגִ֖יד

H5057

thee ruler

a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes

#14

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

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יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

H3478

over Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Samuel, this passage highlights kingdom of God through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 1 Samuel.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on kingdom of God particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about kingdom of God?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from earthly theocracy through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How does this verse's literary context within 1 Samuel chapter 25 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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