2 Samuel 3:8

Authorized King James Version

Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ish-bosheth, and said, Am I a dog's head, which against Judah do shew kindness this day unto the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David, that thou chargest me to day with a fault concerning this woman?

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּחַר֩

H2734

wroth

to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy

לְאַבְנֵ֨ר

H74

Then was Abner

abner, an israelite

מְאֹ֜ד

H3966

very

properly, vehemence, i.e., (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

דִּבְרֵ֣י

H1697

for the words

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

אִֽישׁ

בֹּ֗שֶׁת

H378

of Ishbosheth

ish-bosheth, a son of king saul

וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙

H559

and said

to say (used with great latitude)

הֲרֹ֨אשׁ

H7218

head

the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)

#10

כֶּ֥לֶב

H3611

Am I a dog's

a dog; hence (by euphemism) a male prostitute

#11

אָנֹכִי֮

H595

#12

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

#13

לִֽיהוּדָה֒

H3063

which against Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

#14

הַיּֽוֹם׃

H3117

me to day

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

#15

אֶֽעֱשֶׂה

H6213

do shew

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#16

חֶ֜סֶד

H2617

kindness

kindness; by implication (towards god) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty

#17

עִם

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

#18

בֵּ֣ית׀

H1004

unto the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#19

שָׁא֣וּל

H7586

of Saul

shaul, the name of an edomite and two israelites

#20

אָבִ֗יךָ

thy father

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

#21

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#22

אֶחָיו֙

H251

to his brethren

a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])

#23

וְאֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#24

מֵ֣רֵעֵ֔הוּ

H4828

and to his friends

a friend

#25

וְלֹ֥א

H3808

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

#26

הִמְצִיתִ֖ךָ

H4672

and have not delivered

properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present

#27

בְּיַד

H3027

thee into the hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

#28

דָּוִ֑ד

H1732

of David

david, the youngest son of jesse

#29

וַתִּפְקֹ֥ד

H6485

that thou chargest

to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc

#30

עָלַ֛י

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#31

עֲוֹ֥ן

H5771

with a fault

perversity, i.e., (moral) evil

#32

הָֽאִשָּׁ֖ה

H802

concerning this woman

a woman

#33

הַיּֽוֹם׃

H3117

me to day

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

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.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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