2 Chronicles 20:17

Authorized King James Version

Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
לֹ֥א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#2
לָכֶ֖ם
H0
#3
לְהִלָּחֵ֣ם
H3898
Ye shall not need to fight
to feed on; figuratively, to consume
#4
בָּזֹ֑את
H2063
in this
this (often used adverb)
#5
הִתְיַצְּב֣וּ
H3320
battle set
to place (any thing so as to stay); reflexively, to station, offer, continue
#6
עִמְד֡וּ
H5975
yourselves stand
to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
#7
וּרְא֣וּ
H7200
ye still and see
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#8
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#9
יְשׁוּעַת֩
H3444
the salvation
something saved, i.e., (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity
#10
וַֽיהוָ֖ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#11
עִמָּכֶ֜ם
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#12
יְהוּדָ֣ה
H3063
with you O Judah
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
#13
וִירֽוּשָׁלִַ֗ם
H3389
and Jerusalem
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
#14
אַל
H408
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
#15
תִּֽירְאוּ֙
H3372
fear
to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
#16
וְאַל
H408
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
#17
תֵּחַ֔תּוּ
H2865
not nor be dismayed
properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear
#18
מָחָר֙
H4279
to morrow
properly, deferred, i.e., the morrow; usually (adverbially) tomorrow; indefinitely, hereafter
#19
צְא֣וּ
H3318
go out
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
#20
לִפְנֵיהֶ֔ם
H6440
against
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#21
וַֽיהוָ֖ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#22
עִמָּכֶֽם׃
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

Analysis

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

Questions for Reflection