2 Chronicles 29:14

Authorized King James Version

And of the sons of Heman; Jehiel, and Shimei: and of the sons of Jeduthun; Shemaiah, and Uzziel.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּמִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

בְּנֵ֣י

H1121

And of the sons

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

הֵימָ֖ן

H1968

of Heman

heman, the name of at least two israelites

יְחִואֵ֣ל

H3171

Jehiel

jechiel (or jechavel), the name of eight israelites

וְשִׁמְעִ֑י

H8096

and Shimei

shimi, the name of twenty israelites

וּמִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

בְּנֵ֣י

H1121

And of the sons

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

יְדוּת֔וּן

H3038

of Jeduthun

jeduthun, an israelite

שְׁמַֽעְיָ֖ה

H8098

Shemaiah

shemajah, the name of twenty-five israelites

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וְעֻזִּיאֵֽל׃

H5816

and Uzziel

uzziel, the name of six israelites

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 revelation 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?