1 Samuel 5:7

Authorized King James Version

And when the men of Ashdod saw that it was so, they said, The ark of the God of Israel shall not abide with us: for his hand is sore upon us, and upon Dagon our god.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּרְא֥וּ
H7200
saw
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#2
אַנְשֵֽׁי
H582
And when the men
properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified h0120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
#3
אַשְׁדּ֖וֹד
H795
of Ashdod
ashdod, a place in palestine
#4
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#5
כֵ֑ן
H3651
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
#6
וְאָֽמְר֗וּ
H559
that it was so they said
to say (used with great latitude)
#7
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#8
יֵשֵׁ֞ב
H3427
shall not abide
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#9
אֲר֨וֹן
H727
The ark
a box
#10
אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ׃
H430
of the God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#11
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#12
עִמָּ֔נוּ
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#13
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#14
קָשְׁתָ֤ה
H7185
is sore
properly, to be dense, i.e., tough or severe (in various applications)
#15
יָדוֹ֙
H3027
with us for his 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
#16
עָלֵ֔ינוּ
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#17
וְעַ֖ל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#18
דָּג֥וֹן
H1712
upon us and upon Dagon
dagon, a philistine deity
#19
אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ׃
H430
of the God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Samuel, this passage highlights salvation 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

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 sovereignty in this particular way.

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