2 Chronicles 26:21

Authorized King James Version

And Uzziah the king was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in a several house, being a leper; for he was cut off from the house of the LORD: and Jotham his son was over the king's house, judging the people of the land.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיְהִי֩
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#2
עֻזִּיָּ֨הוּ
H5818
And Uzziah
uzzijah, the name of five israelites
#3
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ
H4428
the king
a king
#4
מְצֹרָ֔ע
H6879
being a leper
to scourge, i.e., (intransitive and figurative) to be stricken with leprosy
#5
עַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#6
י֣וֹם
H3117
unto the day
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
#7
מוֹת֗וֹ
H4194
of his death
death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
#8
וַיֵּ֜שֶׁב
H3427
and dwelt in
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#9
בֵּ֣ית
H1004
from the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#10
הַֽחָפְשִׁות֙
H2669
a several
prostration by sickness
#11
מְצֹרָ֔ע
H6879
being a leper
to scourge, i.e., (intransitive and figurative) to be stricken with leprosy
#12
כִּ֥י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#13
נִגְזַ֖ר
H1504
for he was cut off
to cut down or off; (figuratively) to destroy, divide, exclude, or decide
#14
בֵּ֣ית
H1004
from the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#15
יְהוָ֑ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#16
וְיוֹתָ֤ם
H3147
and Jotham
jotham, the name of three israelites
#17
בְּנוֹ֙
H1121
his son
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#18
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#19
בֵּ֣ית
H1004
from the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#20
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ
H4428
the king
a king
#21
שׁוֹפֵ֖ט
H8199
judging
to judge, i.e., pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literal
#22
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#23
עַ֥ם
H5971
the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#24
הָאָֽרֶץ׃
H776
of the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 2 Chronicles Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection