2 Samuel 7:9

Authorized King James Version

And I was with thee whithersoever thou wentest, and have cut off all thine enemies out of thy sight, and have made thee a great name, like unto the name of the great men that are in the earth.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וָאֶֽהְיֶ֣ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#2
עִמְּךָ֗
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#3
בְּכֹל֙
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#4
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#5
הָלַ֔כְתָּ
H1980
And I was with thee whithersoever thou wentest
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#6
וָֽאַכְרִ֥תָה
H3772
and have cut off
to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e., make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutt
#7
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#9
אֹֽיְבֶ֖יךָ
H341
all thine enemies
hating; an adversary
#10
מִפָּנֶ֑יךָ
H6440
out of thy sight
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#11
וְעָשִׂ֤תִֽי
H6213
and have made
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#12
לְךָ֙
H0
#13
כְּשֵׁ֥ם
H8034
like unto the name
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
#14
הַגְּדֹלִ֖ים
H1419
of the great
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
#15
כְּשֵׁ֥ם
H8034
like unto the name
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
#16
הַגְּדֹלִ֖ים
H1419
of the great
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
#17
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#18
בָּאָֽרֶץ׃
H776
men that are in the earth
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Samuel, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 2 Samuel.

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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