2 Samuel 13:27

Authorized King James Version

But Absalom pressed him, that he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּפְרָץ
pressed
to break out (in many applications, direct and indirect, literal and figurative)
#2
בּ֖וֹ
H0
#3
אַבְשָׁל֑וֹם
H53
But Absalom
abshalom, a son of david; also (the fuller form) a later israelite
#4
וַיִּשְׁלַ֤ח
go
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
#5
אִתּוֹ֙
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#6
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
אַמְנ֔וֹן
him that he let Amnon
amnon (or aminon), a son of david
#8
וְאֵ֖ת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#9
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#10
בְּנֵ֥י
sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#11
הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃
and all the king's
a king

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.

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