| 18. Linguistic Exegesis The verse opens with the vav-consecutive hiphil verb wayyāvēʼ {וַיָּבֵא | wayyāvēʼ} ‘and he brought,’ signaling deliberate action. The construct phrase et-kodshei aviv {אֶת־קָדְשֵׁי אָבִיו | ʾet-qā-ḏā-šêy ʼāḇîw} ‘the holy things of his father’ parallels vekodshehav {וְקָדָשָׁיו | wə-qā-ḏā-šāw} ‘and his holy things,’ emphasizing both inherited and personal offerings. The construct chain beit haelohim {בֵּית הָאֱלֹהִים | bēṯ hā-ʼĕ-lō-hîm} designates the sacred space ‘house of God.’ The final tricolon kesef {כֶּסֶף | kě-sep̄}, vezahav {וְזָהָב | wə-zā-ḥāḇ}, vekelim {וְכֵלִים | wə-ḵe-lîm} lists silver, gold, and vessels, reinforcing temple dedication. The fronted verb and offerings highlight the theme of consecration and continuity of sacred contributions. |