2 Chronicles 25:15

Authorized King James Version

Wherefore the anger of the LORD was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent unto him a prophet, which said unto him, Why hast thou sought after the gods of the people, which could not deliver their own people out of thine hand?

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּֽחַר
H2734
was kindled
to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
#2
אַ֥ף
H639
Wherefore the anger
properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
#3
יְהוָ֖ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#4
בַּֽאֲמַצְיָ֑הוּ
H558
against Amaziah
amatsjah, the name of four israelites
#5
וַיִּשְׁלַ֤ח
H7971
and he sent
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
#6
אֵלָיו֙
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#7
נָבִ֔יא
H5030
unto him a prophet
a prophet or (generally) inspired man
#8
וַיֹּ֣אמֶר
H559
which said
to say (used with great latitude)
#9
ל֗וֹ
H0
#10
לָ֤מָּה
H4100
properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and
#11
דָרַ֙שְׁתָּ֙
H1875
unto him Why hast thou sought
properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
#12
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#13
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
H430
after the gods
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
#14
עַמָּ֖ם
H5971
of the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#15
אֲשֶׁ֛ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#16
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#17
הִצִּ֥ילוּ
H5337
which could not deliver
to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
#18
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#19
עַמָּ֖ם
H5971
of the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#20
מִיָּדֶֽךָ׃
H3027
out of thine hand
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

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