2 Chronicles 18:30

Authorized King James Version

Now the king of Syria had commanded the captains of the chariots that were with him, saying, Fight ye not with small or great, save only with the king of Israel.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
מֶ֥לֶךְ
H4428
Now the king
a king
#2
אֲרָ֡ם
H758
of Syria
aram or syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of shem, a grandson of nahor, and of an israelite
#3
צִוָּה֩
H6680
had commanded
(intensively) to constitute, enjoin
#4
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
שָׂרֵ֨י
H8269
the captains
a head person (of any rank or class)
#6
הָרֶ֤כֶב
H7393
of the chariots
a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e., the upper millstone
#7
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#8
לוֹ֙
H0
#9
לֵאמֹ֔ר
H559
that were with him saying
to say (used with great latitude)
#10
לֹ֚א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#11
תִּלָּ֣חֲמ֔וּ
H3898
Fight
to feed on; figuratively, to consume
#12
אֶת
H854
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#13
הַקָּטֹ֖ן
H6996
ye not with small
abbreviated, i.e., diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
#14
אֶת
H854
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#15
הַגָּד֑וֹל
H1419
or great
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
#16
כִּ֛י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#17
אִֽם
H518
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#18
אֶת
H854
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#19
מֶ֥לֶךְ
H4428
Now the king
a king
#20
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#21
לְבַדּֽוֹ׃
H905
properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of a tree, bar for carrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with preposit

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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

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