I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be. – 1 Kings 3:12
Build sentences in the order of 5W1H
David was a powerful king, but like early kingdoms, he faced many challenges. Under his son Solomon, the Kingdom of Israel reached its zenith. The above passage refers to a scene where Solomon meets God in a dream one night after becoming king.
God said to Solomon, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” Solomon replied, “So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong.” God was pleased with this response, which is the content of the passage above. Thus, Solomon became known as the ‘king of wisdom.’
Although there are no historical records of Solomon outside the Old Testament, many legends and stories about him persist. The Talmud, considered a wisdom text of the Jewish people, and folktales from the Middle East depict Solomon as the king of wisdom. He is also the one who trapped a giant magician genie (jinn) inside a bottle and threw it into the sea, a story featured in “The Arabian Nights.”
There is debate among theologians about whether Solomon actually wrote anything, but the 20th book of the Bible, The Proverbs, is titled “The Proverbs of Solomon.” With 31 chapters, reading one chapter a day allows for a complete reading in a month, reading the last two chapters on the final day of months with only 30 days. It’s a good way to gain wisdom for life.
“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures. A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength – Proverbs 24:3–5”
There are instances where a verb takes two types of objects simultaneously: an indirect object, denoted by “to/for someone,” and a direct object, denoted by “something.” “I will give you a wise heart” ☞ “you” is the indirect object, and “a wise heart” is the direct object.
By defining this structure, we can simultaneously answer the questions of “who?” and “what?”. Hence, verbs used in such sentences are referred to as ditransitive verbs or double object verbs.
S+V + (who+what) + [where+why+how+when]
Ultimately, the verb determines this structure, so it helps to be familiar with the types of verbs.
Giving Verbs
Ditransitive verbs, also known as double object verbs, often convey the action of “to give.” For this reason, they are commonly referred to as ‘verbs of giving’ in Korean.
Go back and buy us a little more food – Genesis 43:2
Show me the coin used for paying the tax. They brought him a denarius. – Matthew 22:19
Therefore, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify; others you will flog in your synagogues and pursue from town to town. – Matthew 23:34
I tell you the truth. No one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. – John 3:3
Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say. – Exodus 4:12
We also asked them their names, so that we could write down the names of their leaders for your information. – Ezra 5:10
Let me get you something to eat, so you can be refreshed and then go on your way. – Genesis 18:5
Some intransitive verbs can take objects using prepositions, similar to the expressions “to give something to someone,” but not exactly as giving verbs. However, they can express a similar meaning using a preposition.
inform of type
Let us fear the LORD our God, who gives autumn and spring rains in season, who assures us of the regular weeks of harvest. – Jeremiah 5:24
Continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of. – 2 Timothy 3:14
Did you come to remind me of my sin? – 1 Kings 17:18
She said to her mistress, “If only my master would see the prophet who is in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy. – 2 Kings 5:3
Provide type: These verbs can also be used like giving verbs with prepositions.
Therefore encourage each other with these words. – 1 Thessalonians 4:18
This passage means to encourage each other with these words, implying that you give these words to each other for encouragement.
This preposition combined with the following verbs can create expressions in English that imply giving, such as:
- present A with B: provide A with B: furnish A with B: charge A with B: supply A with B: trust A with B: entrust A with B:
God has presented me with a precious gift – Genesis 30:20.
Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. – 1 Timothy 6:17
So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? – Luke 16:11
The man who had received the five talents brought the other five. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five talents. See, I have gained five more. – Matthew 25:
While English sentences don’t always translate directly to the Korean structure of “[to give something to someone],” there are expressions in English that have a similar form.
Prevent (from) type: This includes verbs like deter, keep, prevent, prohibit, stop, as well as distinguish, know, tell, exempt, and free.
“The soldiers planned to kill the prisoners to prevent any of them from swimming away and escaping.” – Acts 27:42
Blame (for) type: This category includes verbs such as blame, criticize, punish, change, exchange, compensate, substitute, and ask.
“If a man hits a manservant or maidservant in the eye and destroys it, he must let the servant go free to compensate for the eye.” – Exodus 21:26
Regard (as) type: This group involves verbs like regard, refer, treat, consider, describe, define, strike, think of, and look upon.
“Does he not regard us as foreigners? Not only has he sold us, but he has used up what was paid for us.” – Genesis 31:15
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