2 Samuel 6:3

Authorized King James Version

And they set the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab that was in Gibeah: and Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, drave the new cart.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיַּרְכִּ֜בוּ
And they set
to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
#2
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
אֲר֤וֹן
the ark
a box
#4
הָֽאֱלֹהִים֙
of God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#5
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#6
הָֽעֲגָלָ֥ה
cart
something revolving, i.e., a wheeled vehicle
#7
חֲדָשָֽׁה׃
the new
new
#8
וַיִּשָּׂאֻ֔הוּ
and brought
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
#9
מִבֵּ֥ית
it out of the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#10
אֲבִ֣ינָדָ֔ב
H41
of Abinadab
abinadab, the name of four israelites
#11
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#12
בַּגִּבְעָ֑ה
that was in Gibeah
gibah; the name of three places in palestine
#13
וְעֻזָּ֣א
and Uzzah
uzza or uzzah, the name of five israelites
#14
וְאַחְי֗וֹ
and Ahio
achio, the name of three israelites
#15
בְּנֵי֙
the sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#16
אֲבִ֣ינָדָ֔ב
H41
of Abinadab
abinadab, the name of four israelites
#17
נֹֽהֲגִ֖ים
drave
to drive forth (a person, an animal or chariot), also (from the panting induced by effort), to sigh
#18
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#19
הָֽעֲגָלָ֥ה
cart
something revolving, i.e., a wheeled vehicle
#20
חֲדָשָֽׁה׃
the new
new

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Samuel. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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