2 Chronicles 24:4

Authorized King James Version

And it came to pass after this, that Joash was minded to repair the house of the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיְהִ֖י

H1961

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

אַחֲרֵי

H310

And it came to pass after

properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

כֵ֑ן

H3651

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner

הָיָה֙

H1961

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

עִם

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

לֵ֣ב

H3820

was minded

the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything

יוֹאָ֔שׁ

H3101

this that Joash

joash, the name of six israelites

לְחַדֵּ֖שׁ

H2318

to repair

to be new; causatively, to rebuild

אֶת

H853

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

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בֵּ֥ית

H1004

the house

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

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יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

of the LORD

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

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

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?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?