2 Samuel 11:26

Authorized King James Version

And when the wife of Uriah heard that Uriah her husband was dead, she mourned for her husband.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַתִּשְׁמַע֙
heard
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#2
אֵ֣שֶׁת
And when the wife
a woman
#3
אֽוּרִיָּ֣ה
of Uriah
urijah, the name of one hittite and five israelites
#4
כִּי
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#5
מֵ֖ת
was dead
to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
#6
אֽוּרִיָּ֣ה
of Uriah
urijah, the name of one hittite and five israelites
#7
אִישָׁ֑הּ
her husband
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)
#8
וַתִּסְפֹּ֖ד
she mourned
properly, to tear the hair and beat the breasts (as middle easterners do in grief); generally to lament; by implication, to wail
#9
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#10
בַּעְלָֽהּ׃
for her husband
a master; hence, a husband, or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Samuel, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 2 Samuel.

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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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