1 Samuel 5:9

Authorized King James Version

And it was so, that, after they had carried it about, the hand of the LORD was against the city with a very great destruction: and he smote the men of the city, both small and great, and they had emerods in their secret parts.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיְהִ֞י
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#2
אַֽחֲרֵ֣י׀
H310
And it was so that after
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
#3
הֵסַ֣בּוּ
H5437
they had carried it about
to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
#4
אֹת֗וֹ
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
וַתְּהִ֨י
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#6
יַד
H3027
the 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
#7
יְהוָ֤ה׀
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#8
הָעִ֔יר
H5892
of the city
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
#9
מְהוּמָה֙
H4103
destruction
confusion or uproar
#10
גָּד֑וֹל
H1419
and great
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
#11
מְאֹ֔ד
H3966
with a very
properly, vehemence, i.e., (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or
#12
וַיַּךְ֙
H5221
and he smote
to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
#13
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#14
אַנְשֵׁ֣י
H376
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)
#15
הָעִ֔יר
H5892
of the city
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
#16
מִקָּטֹ֖ן
H6996
both small
abbreviated, i.e., diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
#17
וְעַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#18
גָּד֑וֹל
H1419
and great
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
#19
וַיִּשָּֽׂתְר֥וּ
H8368
in their secret parts
to break out (as an eruption)
#20
לָהֶ֖ם
H0
#21
עְפֹלִֽים׃
H6076
a tumor

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Samuel. The concept of divine sovereignty 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 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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