2 Chronicles 18:27

Authorized King James Version

And Micaiah said, If thou certainly return in peace, then hath not the LORD spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, all ye people.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֹּ֕אמֶר
H559
by me And he said
to say (used with great latitude)
#2
מִיכָ֔יְהוּ
H4321
And Micaiah
mikajah, the name of three israelites
#3
אִם
H518
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#4
תָּשׁוּב֙
H7725
If thou certainly
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#5
תָּשׁוּב֙
H7725
If thou certainly
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#6
בְּשָׁל֔וֹם
H7965
in peace
safe, i.e., (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e., health, prosperity, peace
#7
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#8
דִבֶּ֥ר
H1696
spoken
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#9
יְהוָ֖ה
H3068
then hath not the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#10
בִּ֑י
H0
#11
וַיֹּ֕אמֶר
H559
by me And he said
to say (used with great latitude)
#12
שִׁמְע֖וּ
H8085
Hearken
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#13
עַמִּ֥ים
H5971
all ye people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#14
כֻּלָּֽם׃
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of peace connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about peace, 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 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 peace. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection