2 Samuel 14:11

Authorized King James Version

Then said she, I pray thee, let the king remember the LORD thy God, that thou wouldest not suffer the revengers of blood to destroy any more, lest they destroy my son. And he said, As the LORD liveth, there shall not one hair of thy son fall to the earth.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙

H559

And he said

to say (used with great latitude)

יִזְכָּר

H2142

remember

properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male

נָ֨א

H4994

'i pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the imperative or future), or to interjections, occasionally to an adverb or conjunction

הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ

H4428

she I pray thee let the king

a king

אֶת

H853

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

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

As the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

אֱלֹהֶ֗יךָ

H430

thy God

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

מֵֽהַרְבִּי֞ת

H7235

any more

to increase (in whatever respect)

גֹּאֵ֤ל

H1350

that thou wouldest not suffer the revengers

to redeem (according to the middle eastern law of kinship), i.e., to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his wido

#10

הַדָּם֙

H1818

of blood

blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe

#11

לְשַׁחֵ֔ת

H7843

to destroy

to decay, i.e., (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)

#12

וְלֹ֥א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#13

יַשְׁמִ֖ידוּ

H8045

lest they destroy

to desolate

#14

אֶת

H853

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

#15

בְּנֵ֖ךְ

H1121

my son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#16

וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙

H559

And he said

to say (used with great latitude)

#17

חַי

H2416

liveth

alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin

#18

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

As the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#19

אִם

H518

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

#20

יִפֹּ֛ל

H5307

fall

to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)

#21

מִשַּֽׂעֲרַ֥ת

H8185

there shall not one hair

hairiness

#22

בְּנֵ֖ךְ

H1121

my son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#23

אָֽרְצָה׃

H776

to the earth

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Samuel, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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