2 Samuel 6:19

Authorized King James Version

And he dealt among all the people, even among the whole multitude of Israel, as well to the women as men, to every one a cake of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine. So all the people departed every one to his house.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיְחַלֵּ֨ק
H2505
And he dealt
to be smooth (figuratively)
#2
לְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#3
הָעָ֖ם
H5971
among all the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#4
לְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#5
הֲמ֣וֹן
H1995
even among the whole multitude
a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth
#6
יִשְׂרָאֵל֮
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#7
אִ֥ישׁ
H376
as men
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)
#8
וְעַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#9
אִשָּׁה֒
H802
as well to the women
a woman
#10
אִ֥ישׁ
H376
as men
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)
#11
חַלַּ֥ת
H2471
cake
a cake (as usually punctured)
#12
לֶ֙חֶם֙
H3899
of bread
food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
#13
אֶחָ֑ת
H259
a
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#14
וְאֶשְׁפָּ֣ר
H829
and a good piece
a measured portion
#15
אֶחָ֑ת
H259
a
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#16
וַֽאֲשִׁישָׁ֖ה
H809
of flesh and a flagon
something closely pressed together, i.e., a cake of raisins or other comfits
#17
אֶחָ֑ת
H259
a
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#18
וַיֵּ֥לֶךְ
H1980
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#19
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#20
הָעָ֖ם
H5971
among all the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#21
אִ֥ישׁ
H376
as men
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)
#22
לְבֵיתֽוֹ׃
H1004
to his house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing covenant community contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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