2 Chronicles 18:14

Authorized King James Version

And when he was come to the king, the king said unto him, Micaiah, shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And he said, Go ye up, and prosper, and they shall be delivered into your hand.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיָּבֹא֮
H935
And when he was come
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#2
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#3
הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ
H4428
the king
a king
#4
וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙
H559
And he said
to say (used with great latitude)
#5
הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ
H4428
the king
a king
#6
אֵלָ֗יו
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#7
מִיכָה֙
H4318
unto him Micaiah
micah, the name of seven israelites
#8
הֲנֵלֵ֞ךְ
H1980
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#9
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#10
רָמֹ֥ת
H7433
to Ramothgilead
ramoth-gilad, a place east of the jordan
#11
גִּלְעָ֛ד
H1568
gilad, a region east of the jordan; also the name of three israelites
#12
לַמִּלְחָמָ֖ה
H4421
to battle
a battle (i.e., the engagement); generally, war (i.e., war-fare)
#13
אִם
H518
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#14
אֶחְדָּ֑ל
H2308
or shall I forbear
properly, to be flabby, i.e., (by implication) desist; (figuratively) be lacking or idle
#15
וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙
H559
And he said
to say (used with great latitude)
#16
עֲל֣וּ
H5927
Go ye up
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
#17
וְהַצְלִ֔יחוּ
H6743
and prosper
to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
#18
וְיִנָּֽתְנ֖וּ
H5414
and they shall be delivered
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#19
בְּיֶדְכֶֽם׃
H3027
into your hand
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Chronicles. 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.

Questions for Reflection