2 Samuel 13:22

Authorized King James Version

And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְלֹֽא
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#2
דִבֶּ֧ר
spake
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#3
אַבְשָׁלוֹם֙
H53
And Absalom
abshalom, a son of david; also (the fuller form) a later israelite
#4
עִם
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#5
אַמְנ֔וֹן
Amnon
amnon (or aminon), a son of david
#6
לְמֵרָ֣ע
nor bad
bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
#7
וְעַד
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#8
ט֑וֹב
neither good
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
#9
כִּֽי
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#10
שָׂנֵ֤א
hated
to hate (personally)
#11
אַבְשָׁלוֹם֙
H53
And Absalom
abshalom, a son of david; also (the fuller form) a later israelite
#12
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#13
אַמְנ֔וֹן
Amnon
amnon (or aminon), a son of david
#14
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#15
דְּבַר֙
because
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#16
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#17
עִנָּ֔ה
he had forced
to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive (in various applications, as follows)
#18
אֵ֖ת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#19
תָּמָ֥ר
Tamar
tamar, the name of three women and a place
#20
אֲחֹתֽוֹ׃
his sister
a sister (used very widely [like h0251], literally and figuratively)

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 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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