2 Samuel 15:22

Authorized King James Version

And David said to Ittai, Go and pass over. And Ittai the Gittite passed over, and all his men, and all the little ones that were with him.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֹּ֧אמֶר

H559

said

to say (used with great latitude)

דָּוִ֛ד

H1732

And David

david, the youngest son of jesse

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

אִתַּ֤י

H863

And Ittai

ittai or ithai, the name of a gittite and of an israelite

לֵ֣ךְ

H1980

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

וַֽיַּעֲבֹ֞ר

H5674

and pass over

to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in

וַֽיַּעֲבֹ֞ר

H5674

and pass over

to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in

אִתַּ֤י

H863

And Ittai

ittai or ithai, the name of a gittite and of an israelite

הַגִּתִּי֙

H1663

the Gittite

a gittite or inhabitant of gath

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וְכָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

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אֲנָשָׁ֔יו

H376

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)

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וְכָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

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הַטַּ֖ף

H2945

and all the little ones

a family (mostly used collectively in the singular)

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אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#15

אִתּֽוֹ׃

H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

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

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?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How does this verse's literary context within 2 Samuel chapter 15 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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