2 Samuel 19:29

Authorized King James Version

And the king said unto him, Why speakest thou any more of thy matters? I have said, Thou and Ziba divide the land.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
אָמַ֕רְתִּי
I have said
to say (used with great latitude)
#2
לוֹ֙
H0
#3
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ
And the king
a king
#4
לָ֛מָּה
properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and
#5
תְּדַבֵּ֥ר
unto him Why speakest
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#6
ע֖וֹד
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
#7
דְּבָרֶ֑יךָ
thou any more of thy matters
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#8
אָמַ֕רְתִּי
I have said
to say (used with great latitude)
#9
אַתָּ֣ה
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
#10
וְצִיבָ֔א
Thou and Ziba
tsiba, an israelite
#11
תַּחְלְק֖וּ
divide
to be smooth (figuratively)
#12
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#13
הַשָּׂדֶֽה׃
the land
a field (as flat)

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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