2 Samuel 19:33

Authorized King James Version

And the king said unto Barzillai, Come thou over with me, and I will feed thee with me in Jerusalem.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֹּ֥אמֶר
said
to say (used with great latitude)
#2
הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ
And the king
a king
#3
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#4
בַּרְזִלָּ֑י
unto Barzillai
barzillai, the name of three israelites
#5
אַתָּה֙
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
#6
עֲבֹ֣ר
Come thou over
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
#7
אִתִּ֔י
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#8
וְכִלְכַּלְתִּ֥י
with me and I will feed
properly, to keep in; hence, to measure; figuratively, to maintain (in various senses)
#9
אֹֽתְךָ֛
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#10
עִמָּדִ֖י
along with
#11
בִּירֽוּשָׁלִָֽם׃
thee with me in Jerusalem
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

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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