2 Chronicles 24:14

Authorized King James Version

And when they had finished it, they brought the rest of the money before the king and Jehoiada, whereof were made vessels for the house of the LORD, even vessels to minister, and to offer withal, and spoons, and vessels of gold and silver. And they offered burnt offerings in the house of the LORD continually all the days of Jehoiada.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּֽכְכַלּוֹתָ֡ם

H3615

And when they had finished

to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)

הֵבִ֣יאוּ

H935

it they brought

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

לִפְנֵי֩

H6440

before

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

הַמֶּ֨לֶךְ

H4428

the king

a king

יְהֽוֹיָדָֽע׃

H3077

and Jehoiada

jehojada, the name of three israelites

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

שְׁאָ֣ר

H7605

the rest

a remainder

וָכָ֑סֶף

H3701

and silver

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

וַיַּֽעֲשֵׂ֨הוּ

H6213

whereof were made

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#10

וּכְלֵ֥י

H3627

and vessels

something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)

#11

בְּבֵית

H1004

for the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#12

יְהוָה֙

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#13

וּכְלֵ֥י

H3627

and vessels

something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)

#14

שָׁרֵ֔ת

H8335

to minister

service (in the temple)

#15

מַֽעֲלִ֨ים

H5927

And they offered

to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

#16

וְכַפּ֔וֹת

H3709

withal and spoons

the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-

#17

וּכְלֵ֥י

H3627

and vessels

something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)

#18

זָהָ֖ב

H2091

of gold

gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky

#19

וָכָ֑סֶף

H3701

and silver

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

#20

וַ֠יִּֽהְיוּ

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#21

מַֽעֲלִ֨ים

H5927

And they offered

to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

#22

עֹל֤וֹת

H5930

burnt offerings

a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)

#23

בְּבֵית

H1004

for the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#24

יְהוָה֙

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#25

תָּמִ֔יד

H8548

continually

properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the re

#26

כֹּ֖ל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#27

יְמֵ֥י

H3117

all the days

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

#28

יְהֽוֹיָדָֽע׃

H3077

and Jehoiada

jehojada, the name of three israelites

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 the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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

How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?