2 Chronicles 28:11

Authorized King James Version

Now hear me therefore, and deliver the captives again, which ye have taken captive of your brethren: for the fierce wrath of the LORD is upon you.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְעַתָּ֣ה
H6258
at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive
#2
שְׁמָע֔וּנִי
H8085
Now hear
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#3
וְהָשִׁ֙יבוּ֙
H7725
me therefore and deliver
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#4
הַשִּׁבְיָ֔ה
H7633
the captives
exile (abstractly or concretely and collectively)
#5
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#6
שְׁבִיתֶ֖ם
H7617
again which ye have taken captive
to transport into captivity
#7
מֵֽאֲחֵיכֶ֑ם
H251
of your brethren
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
#8
כִּ֛י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#9
חֲר֥וֹן
H2740
for the fierce
a burning of anger
#10
אַף
H639
wrath
properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
#11
יְהוָ֖ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#12
עֲלֵיכֶֽם׃
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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