2 Chronicles 15:17

Authorized King James Version

But the high places were not taken away out of Israel: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect all his days.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְהַ֨בָּמ֔וֹת

H1116

But the high places

an elevation

לֹא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

סָ֖רוּ

H5493

were not taken away

to turn off (literally or figuratively)

מִיִּשְׂרָאֵ֑ל

H3478

out of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

רַ֧ק

H7535

properly, leanness, i.e., (figuratively) limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although

לְבַב

H3824

nevertheless the heart

the heart (as the most interior organ)

אָסָ֛א

H609

of Asa

asa, the name of a king and of a levite

הָיָ֥ה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

שָׁלֵ֖ם

H8003

was perfect

complete (literally or figuratively); especially friendly

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כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

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יָמָֽיו׃

H3117

all his days

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, 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 Chronicles.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 2 Chronicles Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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?