1 Samuel 26:23

Authorized King James Version

The LORD render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness: for the LORD delivered thee into my hand to day, but I would not stretch forth mine hand against the LORD'S anointed.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
יְהוָֽה׃
H3068
The LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#2
יָשִׁ֣יב
H7725
render
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#3
לָאִ֔ישׁ
H376
to every 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)
#4
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
צִדְקָת֖וֹ
H6666
his righteousness
rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
#6
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
אֱמֻֽנָת֑וֹ
H530
and his faithfulness
literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
#8
אֲשֶׁר֩
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#9
נְתָֽנְךָ֙
H5414
delivered
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#10
יְהוָֽה׃
H3068
The LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#11
הַיּוֹם֙
H3117
to day
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
#12
יָדִ֖י
H3027
mine hand
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#13
וְלֹ֣א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#14
אָבִ֔יתִי
H14
but I would
to breathe after, i.e., (figuratively) to be acquiescent
#15
לִשְׁלֹ֥חַ
H7971
not stretch forth
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
#16
יָדִ֖י
H3027
mine hand
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#17
בִּמְשִׁ֥יחַ
H4899
anointed
anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the messiah
#18
יְהוָֽה׃
H3068
The LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Samuel. The concept of faith reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 faith. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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