2 Samuel 12:8

Authorized King James Version

And I gave thee thy master's house, and thy master's wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and of Judah; and if that had been too little, I would moreover have given unto thee such and such things.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וָֽאֶתְּנָ֣ה

H5414

And I gave

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

לְךָ֜

אֶת

H853

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

בֵּ֥ית

H1004

house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

אֲדֹנֶ֙יךָ֙

H113

and thy master's

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

וְאֶת

H853

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

נְשֵׁ֤י

H802

wives

a woman

אֲדֹנֶ֙יךָ֙

H113

and thy master's

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

בְּחֵיקֶ֔ךָ

H2436

into thy bosom

the bosom (literally or figuratively)

#10

וָֽאֶתְּנָ֣ה

H5414

And I gave

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

#11

לְךָ֔

#12

אֶת

H853

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

#13

בֵּ֥ית

H1004

house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#14

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל

H3478

of Israel

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

#15

וִֽיהוּדָ֑ה

H3063

and of Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

#16

וְאִ֨ם

H518

used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not

#17

מְעָ֔ט

H4592

and if that had been too little

a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)

#18

וְאֹסִ֥פָה

H3254

I would moreover have given

to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)

#19

לְּךָ֖

#20

וְכָהֵֽנָּה׃

H2007

and such things

themselves (often used emphatic for the copula, also in indirect relation)

#21

וְכָהֵֽנָּה׃

H2007

and such things

themselves (often used emphatic for the copula, also in indirect relation)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Samuel. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, 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 2 Samuel Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this verse's literary context within 2 Samuel chapter 12 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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