2 Chronicles 28:10

Authorized King James Version

And now ye purpose to keep under the children of Judah and Jerusalem for bondmen and bondwomen unto you: but are there not with you, even with you, sins against the LORD your God?

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְ֠עַתָּה
H6258
at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive
#2
בְּנֵֽי
H1121
under the children
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#3
יְהוּדָ֤ה
H3063
of Judah
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
#4
וִירֽוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙
H3389
and Jerusalem
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
#5
אַתֶּ֣ם
H859
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
#6
אֹֽמְרִ֔ים
H559
And now ye purpose
to say (used with great latitude)
#7
לִכְבֹּ֛שׁ
H3533
to keep
to tread down; hence, negatively, to disregard; positively, to conquer, subjugate, violate
#8
לַֽעֲבָדִ֥ים
H5650
for bondmen
a servant
#9
וְלִשְׁפָח֖וֹת
H8198
and bondwomen
a female slave (as a member of the household)
#10
לָכֶ֑ם
H0
#11
הֲלֹ֤א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#12
רַק
H7535
unto you but are there not with you even
properly, leanness, i.e., (figuratively) limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although
#13
אַתֶּם֙
H859
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
#14
עִמָּכֶ֣ם
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#15
אֲשָׁמ֔וֹת
H819
with you sins
guiltiness, a fault, the presentation of a sin-offering
#16
לַֽיהוָ֖ה
H3068
against the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#17
אֱלֹֽהֵיכֶֽם׃
H430
your 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

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through rhetorical questioning that engages the reader. 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

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