2 Chronicles 20:33

Authorized King James Version

Howbeit the high places were not taken away: for as yet the people had not prepared their hearts unto the God of their fathers.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
אַ֥ךְ
H389
a particle of affirmation, surely; hence (by limitation) only
#2
הַבָּמ֖וֹת
H1116
Howbeit the high places
an elevation
#3
לֹא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#4
סָ֑רוּ
H5493
were not taken away
to turn off (literally or figuratively)
#5
וְע֤וֹד
H5750
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
#6
הָעָם֙
H5971
for as yet the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#7
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#8
הֵכִ֣ינוּ
H3559
had not prepared
properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,
#9
לְבָבָ֔ם
H3824
their hearts
the heart (as the most interior organ)
#10
לֵֽאלֹהֵ֖י
H430
unto the God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#11
אֲבֹֽתֵיהֶֽם׃
H1
of their fathers
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection