2 Chronicles 28:19

Authorized King James Version

For the LORD brought Judah low because of Ahaz king of Israel; for he made Judah naked, and transgressed sore against the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
הִכְנִ֤יעַ
H3665
brought
properly, to bend the knee; hence, to humiliate, vanquish
#3
בַּֽיהוָֽה׃
H3068
For the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#4
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
בִּֽיהוּדָ֔ה
H3063
Judah
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
#6
בַּֽעֲב֖וּר
H5668
properly, crossed, i.e., (abstractly) transit; used only adverbially, on account of, in order that
#7
אָחָ֣ז
H271
because of Ahaz
achaz, the name of a jewish king and of an israelite
#8
מֶֽלֶךְ
H4428
king
a king
#9
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#10
כִּ֤י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#11
הִפְרִ֙יעַ֙
H6544
for he made
to loosen; by implication, to expose, dismiss; figuratively, absolve, begin
#12
בִּֽיהוּדָ֔ה
H3063
Judah
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
#13
וּמָע֥וֹל
H4603
and transgressed
properly, to cover up; used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e., treacherously
#14
מַ֖עַל
H4604
sore
treachery, i.e., sin
#15
בַּֽיהוָֽה׃
H3068
For the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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