2 Chronicles 14:11

Authorized King James Version

And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּקְרָ֨א

H7121

cried

to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

אָסָ֜א

H609

And Asa

asa, the name of a king and of a levite

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

יְהוָ֤ה

H3068

LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

אֱלֹהֵ֙ינוּ֙

H430

his 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

וַיֹּאמַר֒

H559

and said

to say (used with great latitude)

יְהוָ֤ה

H3068

LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

אֵֽין

H369

a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle

עִמְּךָ֤

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

#10

עָזְרֵ֜נוּ

H5826

help

to surround, i.e., protect or aid

#11

בֵּ֥ין

H996

whether

between (repeated before each noun, often with other particles); also as a conjunction, either...or

#12

רַב֙

H7227

with many

abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)

#13

לְאֵ֣ין

H369

a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle

#14

כֹּ֔חַ

H3581

or with them that have no power

vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce)

#15

עָזְרֵ֜נוּ

H5826

help

to surround, i.e., protect or aid

#16

יְהוָ֤ה

H3068

LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#17

אֱלֹהֵ֙ינוּ֙

H430

his 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

#18

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#19

עָלֶ֣יךָ

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#20

נִשְׁעַ֔נּוּ

H8172

for we rest

to support one's self

#21

וּבְשִׁמְךָ֣

H8034

on thee and in thy name

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

#22

בָ֔אנוּ

H935

we go

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#23

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#24

הֶֽהָמ֖וֹן

H1995

against this multitude

a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth

#25

הַזֶּ֑ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

#26

יְהוָ֤ה

H3068

LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#27

אֱלֹהֵ֙ינוּ֙

H430

his 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

#28

אַ֔תָּה

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

#29

אַל

H408

not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing

#30

יַעְצֹ֥ר

H6113

prevail

to inclose; by analogy, to hold back; also to maintain, rule, assemble

#31

עִמְּךָ֖

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

#32

אֱנֽוֹשׁ׃

H582

let not man

properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified h0120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 Chronicles.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?