Proverbs 1:14

Authorized King James Version

Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
גּ֭וֹרָ֣לְךָ
in thy lot
properly, a pebble, i.e., a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot)
#2
תַּפִּ֣יל
Cast
to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
#3
בְּתוֹכֵ֑נוּ
among
a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center
#4
כִּ֥יס
purse
a cup; also a bag for money or weights
#5
אֶ֝חָ֗ד
us let us all have one
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#6
יִהְיֶ֥ה
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#7
לְכֻלָּֽנוּ׃
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Proverbs. 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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