2 Chronicles 25:16

Authorized King James Version

And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיְהִ֣י׀

H1961

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

בְּדַבְּר֣וֹ

H1696

And it came to pass as he talked

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

אֵלָ֗יו

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙

H559

and said

to say (used with great latitude)

לוֹ֙

יָעַ֤ץ

H3289

counsel

to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve

לַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙

H4428

of the king's

a king

נְתַנּ֔וּךָ

H5414

unto him Art thou made

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

וַיֶּחְדַּ֣ל

H2308

forbare

properly, to be flabby, i.e., (by implication) desist; (figuratively) be lacking or idle

#10

לְךָ֖

#11

לָ֣מָּה

H4100

properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and

#12

יַכּ֑וּךָ

H5221

why shouldest thou be smitten

to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)

#13

וַיֶּחְדַּ֣ל

H2308

forbare

properly, to be flabby, i.e., (by implication) desist; (figuratively) be lacking or idle

#14

הַנָּבִ֗יא

H5030

Then the prophet

a prophet or (generally) inspired man

#15

וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙

H559

and said

to say (used with great latitude)

#16

יָדַ֗עְתִּי

H3045

I know

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

#17

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#18

יָעַ֤ץ

H3289

counsel

to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve

#19

אֱלֹהִים֙

H430

that 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

#20

לְהַשְׁחִיתֶ֔ךָ

H7843

to destroy

to decay, i.e., (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)

#21

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#22

עָשִׂ֣יתָ

H6213

thee because thou hast done

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

#23

זֹּ֔את

H2063

this (often used adverb)

#24

וְלֹ֥א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#25

שָׁמַ֖עְתָּ

H8085

this and hast not hearkened

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

#26

לַֽעֲצָתִֽי׃

H6098

unto my counsel

advice; by implication, plan; also prudence

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

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
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?
How does this verse's literary context within 2 Chronicles chapter 25 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?